Kumu Hina's Transition

In this clip from A PLACE IN THE MIDDLE, Kumu Hina, a transgender teacher at a public charter school in Hawaii, speaks about her transition to a “place in the middle” between male and female and her mission to preserve the true meaning of aloha – love, honor and respect for all. Use this lesson to start a conversation about the increasing visibility of transgender people, the barriers they face, and what can be done to make schools safe and welcoming for all.