The pink elephant in the classroom

Certain things I know about myself. For example, my name is Andrew and I’m 24. I’m a high-school teacher, I love hockey and I’m gay. I also know that when I read the story of Jamie Hubley or young victims like him, I could no longer remain silent. Bullying in schools isn’t new. But, tragically, gay bullying often comes to the forefront only when it’s too late to save another young man or woman from taking their life to escape daily torment. If gay is still taboo for some, gay bullying

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