If you know Nicole, please tell her "Way to go", and pass along this post. Funny, transfolks like us are everywhere, whether people realize it or not, and that includes in schools and raising kids who go to school. I applaud your courage. You were the talk of the Portland folks at Gender Odyssey last weekend, as was the Portland FTM minister. I transitioned between districts, and a WA State district hired my FTM self without hesitation. I look like your average straight guy but am not, unbeknownst to most of my colleagues and all but one current student. Most of all, from a fellow math teacher, have fun with math this year. I applaud your courage to stay in your current school- may your students, colleagues, and community continue to treat you as well as before your public transition.