Teresa Goodman

Teresa Goodman

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Start Seeing Diversity Video" Blog: Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation


Your response to those who believe that early childhood centers should avoid the inclusion of books depicting gay or lesbian individuals such as same-sex partnered families.

My response to this would be, we can’t discriminate against anyone. We have children who come from several backgrounds. All of our children are treated with the same level of respect and one type of family does not hold more value than another.

•How you would respond to a parent/family member who informed you they did not want anyone who is perceived (or self-reported) homosexual or transgender to be caring for, educating, and/or interacting with their child.

My response once again would be we don’t discriminate against anyone. A person sexual preference has no bearing on our decision to allow them to work in our facility. If they are qualified based on standard procedures their personal life is not an issue. I would give them the option to find a facility that can provide them with what they need.