“Butch Nonbinary” Teacher’s Pronoun Lesson Plan Goes Viral

What you'll learn

• 1 (00:58) **Teacher’s Pronoun Lesson Plan Goes Viral** - Amala introduces a viral TikTok from a butch non-binary teacher named Chase, who outlines their back-to-school plan centered on their gender identity.
• 2 (01:43) **Teacher Introduces "Just Chase"** - In the viral clip, the teacher states they will go by "Chase" instead of Mr., Mrs., or Mx., and that it went well last year with no student or admin pushback.
• 3 (03:53) **Pronoun Email to Parents** - The teacher plans to send an introductory email to students and parents explaining their name, pronouns, and background, framing it as an opportunity to "educate the parents too."
• 4 (06:11) **Pronoun Lesson on Day One** - The teacher declares they will do a pronoun lesson on the first day, explaining what non-binary means and that they use they/them pronouns.
• 5 (08:20) **Teacher’s Self-Centered Focus** - Amala critiques the entire TikTok for being entirely about the teacher’s personal identity, with no mention of curriculum, subject matter, or student learning.
• 6 (10:32) **Final Verdict: Remove Child from Class** - Amala asks viewers if they would allow their child in such a classroom and states she would call the school to have her child removed immediately.
• 7 Standout Quotes

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