Chris Tompkins
Silence Breeds Privilege: Why Children Should Know about Racism Early.
I happened to catch the end of an interview on NPR about racism in the United States while driving last week. The woman being interviewed...
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Chris Tompkins
May 11, 20205 min read
4 Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth during Quarantine.
I spend many sleepless moments these days, thinking about how LGBTQ youth are being supported, and how youth, in general, are being...
Chris Tompkins
Apr 9, 20194 min read
Here’s to Dreams Realized: A Message for Anyone Pursuing a Vision Outside of the Norm
I was just telling someone today that sometimes when we pursue a dream or career outside of the norm, it can feel isolating. Not everyone...
Chris Tompkins
Feb 13, 20193 min read
Repealing ARS 15-716 matters, but so does how we talk about it
Dear Arizona Daily Star, My name is Chris Tompkins and I am a teacher in Los Angeles. I was born and raised in Tucson and my mom is a...
Chris Tompkins
Jul 23, 20184 min read
Why Our Responses to Children Matter
An invitation for all families. “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” ~ Robert...
Chris Tompkins
Apr 10, 20184 min read
My Response to Perez Hilton Preferring His Son to Not Be Gay
A friend recently shared an article with me about Perez Hilton saying he would prefer it if his five year old son wasn’t gay. Hearing an...
Chris Tompkins
Feb 27, 20183 min read
How to Have Less Stress and More Peace in Your Life
“Life is an inward journey. No matter our background or beliefs, each of us is on a road trip to love. And it's a journey that begins...
Chris Tompkins
Jul 18, 20173 min read
Why Heteronormativity Is Harmful
Last month, at an educational event, I spoke on a panel with an elementary school teacher who has two decades’ worth of experience. She...
Chris Tompkins
Dec 11, 20164 min read
Helping Create Allies One Child at a Time
Michelle’s mother realized she’s transgender one night while consoling her after a panic attack. She said Michelle began getting really...
Chris Tompkins
Nov 23, 20163 min read
How Trump made us Come Clean.
"What if your parents asked you to clean your room?" I asked a group of 7th and 8th graders today. We were discussing the election and...
Chris Tompkins
May 13, 20159 min read
Messages from the Playground: How to Address Homophobia and Bullying
“Uncle Chris, is she your girlfriend?” Suddenly I was a teen again. I felt like I did before I was out of the closet and someone would...
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