Paul Patrick Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I'm Paul Patrick, an openly gay teacher since 1974 when I became the first teacher in Britain to come out to students and retain their job. Also in 1974 I co-founded the Gay Teachers' Group, now Schools OUT - www.schools-out.org.uk - of which I am currently Co-Chair. I am also Co-Chair of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans History Month UK Steering Group - www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk. I teach English & Theatre Studies. I also work in PHSE, particularly sexuality education. I have been published by the Open University, Tretham Books and Multilingual Matters and interviewed in the Guardian, Times Ed, The Teacher, Gay news, The Observer and many others. I am an active Trades Unionist - currently being President of Rossendale NUT, Equal Opportunities Officer for Lancashire NUT & a member of NUT LGBT Working Party. As well as teaching, I am a writer, trainer, speaker and broadcaster. I have been a foster parent and I remain a socialist in difficult times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Simkin Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'm Paul Patrick, an openly gay teacher since 1974 when I became the first teacher in Britain to come out to students and retain their job. Also in 1974 I co-founded the Gay Teachers' Group, now Schools OUT - www.schools-out.org.uk - of which I am currently Co-Chair. I am also Co-Chair of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans History Month UK Steering Group - www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk. I teach English & Theatre Studies. I also work in PHSE, particularly sexuality education. I have been published by the Open University, Tretham Books and Multilingual Matters and interviewed in the Guardian, Times Ed, The Teacher, Gay news, The Observer and many others. I am an active Trades Unionist - currently being President of Rossendale NUT, Equal Opportunities Officer for Lancashire NUT & a member of NUT LGBT Working Party. As well as teaching, I am a writer, trainer, speaker and broadcaster. I have been a foster parent and I remain a socialist in difficult times! I am sorry to have to tell you that Paul died last week from a lung condition. He was only 57 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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