Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son Author Kevin Jennings to Kick-Off School Year with Discussion on and Bullying and Harassment
Press Release
Sep 9, 2006
For Immediate Release
Contact: Esther Rege
202-210-8469
Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son Author Kevin Jennings to Kick-Off School Year with Discussion on and Bullying and Harassment
Catlin Gabel School and GLSEN Oregon to Host Executive Director and Founder of Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network
Who:
Press Release
Sep 9, 2006
For Immediate Release
Contact: Esther Rege
202-210-8469
Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son Author Kevin Jennings to Kick-Off School Year with Discussion on and Bullying and Harassment
Catlin Gabel School and GLSEN Oregon to Host Executive Director and Founder of Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network
Who:
Kevin Jennings, Author
Founder and Executive Director, GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network)
What:
Kevin Jennings will speak on his latest book, Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son a memoir that chronicles his life and the path that led him to found GLSEN. Jennings writes about how he finds solace in his studies while constantly bullied throughout school for being poor and being called a “sissy.” Eventually, he escapes poverty and lands a Harvard scholarship where he learns it is okay to be openly gay. After graduating from Harvard and returning to high school as a teacher, Jennings was forced back into the closet. Hear about how and where he gains his strength, and the positive changes he is able to bring about by creating the first gay-straight alliance and creating a national organization dedicated to making school safe for all students.
When:
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
3:30 p.m.
Where:
Catlin Gabel School
Miller Library (Gerlinger Auditorium-lower level)
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(for a campus map, visit www.catlin.edu/about/map)
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About GLSEN
GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students. Established nationally in 1995, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. For more information on GLSEN’s educator resources, public policy agenda, student organizing programs, research, public education or development initiatives, visit www.glsen.org.