Pride and Joy as an Act of Resistance for Gifted LGBTQ+ Youth
Includes a Live Web Event on 06/17/2026 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
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June is Pride Month, and this year in particular it's going to be an especially important moment for the LGBTQ+ and Ally community. Gifted LGBTQ+ young people in particular are susceptible to the seemingly endless news stream of shifting policies, laws, and national attitudes challenging LGBTQ+ rights and identity. However, Pride Month is a reminder that joy can overcome despair and be a powerful instrument for resistance! Join the NAGC LGBTQ+ Network as we highlight and celebrate the joyful things educators, families, and young people can do to keep spirits up and help enact positive change.
Doug Alexander
Doug Alexander, MA, NBCT, is a Gifted Education Specialist in Boulder Valley School District in Colorado, and has been teaching students who are gifted for 22 years. He also is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in gifted education from the University of Northern Colorado, where he obtained a Master of Gifted Education degree. He holds both Colorado teacher certification in Gifted Education K-12, and National Board certification in Gifted Education. Doug leads gifted-focused professional development courses in his district and presents about gifted education at the local, state, and national levels. He is the chair for NAGC's LGBTQ+ Network and president of state affiliate Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented (CAGT), in addition to being past-president of Boulder Valley Gifted and Talented (BVGT), a local nonprofit affiliate of CAGT. Doug has a passion for project-based and problem-based learning, and embraces his reputation as an unconventional teacher.
