A future teacher

[Tara.S]

Hello,

i’m a MtF pre-op university student, majoring in special education. I love kids so much but am aware I can’t have biological ones.

I will be moving to Canada to work in my career but what hit me like a brick wall was the fear of being fired or bullied by co-workers for changing to a woman. I’ll be dealing with young ones and I do not want to cause trouble. Is it risky for me to work before transitioning?

[VickySGV]

I can't say for certain, but Canada is gaining in its acceptance of Trans people so your transition may come off just fine. I suspect that like here in the U.S. that it varies by school district in the public sector. Special Education is a very needed field, and is rewarding for its members.

[Carolyn Marie]

Congrats, Tara, on your choice of careers.  I admire you for choosing special ed.  I suggest researching the trans rights laws in whichever province you're thinking of moving to.  But from what I've read in recent years, most of the provinces seem pretty forward thinking and have put a lot of protections into law and regulations.  That doesn't guarantee you'll be treated fairly, but at least you'll have legal recourse if you're not.  I wish you all the best.

 

Carolyn Marie