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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2018
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2017
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 4 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 9 min
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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