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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that it’s not appropriate. The students didn’t see her pregnant and then not pregnant. This is not a recent loss that will result in absences from the classroom.

Of course this is part of her story, but it is not relevant to how parents or students interact with her. Not the same as a major life event, but I have a colleague who is gay. He is not closeted, but most people don’t realize he is gay. When asked he will say “I’m gay, but it’s not one of my top 3 adjectives” meaning that his sexuality or family structure has 0 bearing on his ability to do his job or interact socially with colleagues and clients. It’s part of who he is, but it’s not the most important part of who he is.

It is more relevant to her colleagues and principal and I hope they are being supportive.[/quote]

Then you don’t want other teachers sharing about their families or interests either, huh?[/quote]

Right?  I don't want to hear that Ms. Jones is married to a MAN!  Of course, being straight is part of her story, but it's not relevant to how parents or students interact with her.  (Note: I have NEVER heard a teacher discuss their boyfriend or girlfriend.  I have heard MANY teachers mention their spouses and children.  I assume that their "family structure" is pretty important to them.)[/quote]

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