May 2018
"GLSEN National Student Council member Sayer Kirk and actor Nico Tortorella present Stephanie Byers, an instrumental music teacher from Wichita High School, with Educator of the Year at the GLSEN Respect Awards - New York 2018."
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April 2018
“In a deeply red state where schools are critically under-resourced, Stephanie Byers has had a long career as a dedicated and exceptional educator both before and after her transition. Since coming out as transgender, Stephanie has continued to excel as a teacher while also becoming an outspoken leader for safe and inclusive schools and a beacon of light to hundreds of transgender youth and their parents across Kansas,” said Eliza Byard, GLSEN Executive Director.
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In this episode… a Wichita music teacher shatters the glass ceiling in a way once considered unthinkable in conservative Kansas and the nation has taken notice. Learn why her lesson plan is as much about acceptance and understanding as it is about band and orchestra.
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may 2018
"Some of Stephanie's accomplishments include advocating for the needs of transgender students at the State Capitol, participating on panels for the “National Day of Coming Out,” chaperoning the GLSEN Greater Wichita’s “Day of Advocacy,” and training future physicians around transgender health care. "
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may 2018
"Kansas High School Students Defend Transgender Band Director Against Hate Group"
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april 2018
"The goal of Stephanie Byers' classes is to create good music and to teach students about equality."
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january 2018
"Lori Haas is also a marriage and family therapist who owns Peace Love & Therapy. While she sees a diverse group of patients, she primarily focuses on members of the LGBTQ+ community. She and her wife, Stephanie Byers, who is transgender and teaches band and orchestra at Wichita North High, work to educate other therapists and organizations about LGBTQ+ issues."
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June 2017
"As part of her job, Haas sees a handful of transgender clients, and she said just simple knowledge on how to address a member of the trans community would go a long way."
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