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CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Comments made by an assistant principal at Carlsbad High School going against the district’s efforts to be more diverse and inclusive are catching criticism.
“I feel like he just kind of showed who he was and that he’s really not for all students,” said Jennifer Hemberger, a Carlsbad Unified parent.
Parents, students and educators in support of the LGBTQ+ community responded to the comments by coming together outside district headquarters Monday, holding a rally for love.
Carlsbad High School Assistant Principal Ethan Williams is being criticized for what he said at The Mission Church last Friday night, where he helped host a gathering to prepare for the district’s upcoming discussions on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Audio from that gathering was shared with FOX 5 and in it a pastor and Williams can be heard speaking for about one hour.
“It's not because we are bigoted, it's not because we are afraid of trans people, it's not because of any of that. We love them and we see the harmful impacts that this is having on our kids. I see it every day,” Williams said.
Williams can be heard encouraging members of the church to attend any of the district’s three “listening and learning sessions” on Tuesday evening to ask for these two things:
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