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5.0 (2 Reviews)
March 24, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Supportive Educator, Trusted Adult: How Educators Shape Positive Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Students

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About This Webinar

Supportive educators and trusted adults play a critical role in shaping the school experiences and long-term outcomes of LGBTQ+ students. In this interactive session, participants will explore research-based practices that signal safety, interrupt harm, and cultivate daily belonging in classrooms and school communities. Through scenarios, chat engagement, and a quick action-planning activity, educators will leave with practical strategies they can implement immediately. The session also introduces GLSEN’s professional development offerings, grounded in intersectionality and the Four Core Supports model, to help schools build consistent, sustainable systems of support for all students.

This webinar is part of Share My Lesson's 2026 Virtual Conference. Join the community or register for all sessions.

Speakers

Damon Carbajal

Director of Chapter Network & Program, Glisten

Damon R. Carbajal (he/él) is a gay, genderqueer, Chicane organizer, educator, and leader. He holds an M.A. in Chicane Studies, graduate certificate in “Race” and Social Justice, a B.A. in Secondary Education with concentrations in Communicative and Performing Arts, and a minor in Theatre from the University of New Mexico. He currently is the Director of Chapter Network & Program Integration at Glisten and sits on the New Mexico Educational Theatre Association Board. Damon’s work focuses on the LGBTQIA+, Chicane, and LGBTQIA+ Chicanx communities and aims at centering lost voices with a focus on equity and social justice. His teaching, leading, and advocacy centers intersectionality as a form of resistance to combat oppressive systems and to empower students, educators, and community members because they deserve to have their voices not only heard but centered. ¡Sí Se Puede!

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Senior Manager, Training and Education Initiatives, GLSEN

Jamond Foree’s Bio

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jamond serves as Senior Manager for Training & Education Initiatives at GLSEN working to advance outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth in schools across the United States.

Most recently Jamond provided professional development and capacity building support to the Ohio Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Center network. Additionally, he has served as Youth Development & Education Program Director for the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Senior Manager for Community Strategies at StrivePartnership and as Technical Advisor for the YMCA of the USA.

As a trainer and skilled facilitator, Jamond has worked all across the country helping organizations, school districts, and municipalities build capacity while developing strategies to ensure diversity, inclusion, and equity. In addition, Jamond is a multidisciplinary artist having worked professionally as a costume designer, actor, and writer. When he is not trying to save the world, he is busy working his most important job: Dad.

Professional Credit

Share My Lesson webinars are available for one-hour of PD credit. A certificate of completion will be available for download at the end of your session that you can submit for your school's or district's approval.

In addition, Share My Lesson has arrangements in place as follows:

Reviews

5.0
2 Reviews
christineticknor
christineticknor March 24, 2026
Very helpful and engaging…

Very helpful and engaging session. Facilitators encouraged questions and discussion, even about changing state political climates related to treatment of LGBTQ+ students.

Susan Youssofi
Susan Youssofi March 24, 2026
Loads of helpful resources…

Loads of helpful resources. If you have time for one webinar on supporting LGBTQ+ students, this is the one!

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