Friday, January 19, 2018

NMS Club Update -- GSA Club



NMS Winter Club Update
NMS GSA Club
Advisor: Ms. Ciulla


Ms. Ciulla, our NMS GSA Club Advisor has sent in a club update on what our NMS GSA Club has been up to.

In the last few meetings of NMS GSA, students have shared some of their current concerns, or challenges, they may be facing in and out of school when it comes to their sexual identity. Students talked about how they can have more positive interactions with those around them, who may not necessarily relate to their personal struggles, or those who might not quite understand. 

It is amazing to see the large amount of support within a rather small, but tightly knit group of individuals. 

As a health educator, I not only support and help guide them to a more positive mindset, but I am always learning new facts, new terms, and new perspectives from many of the Club members. 

We have discussed the positives among the LGBTQ+ community during the present day as well as issues from the past. For example, we discussed how California has become the first state to legally recognize the third gender option. 

NMS GSA Club has been moving in the right direction and it is especially helpful when each student has such a strong bond and is so supportive of one another.

Thank you, Ms. Ciulla, for supporting our students in this inclusive club experience for them.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ciulla.