NAESP LGBTQIA+ Network

Building Community, Elevating Leadership, and Celebrating Pride.

Program Details

The NAESP LGBTQIA+ Network is a supportive and inclusive community for principals, assistant principals, deans, and aspiring school leaders who identify as LGBTQIA+. This network provides a safe and affirming space to connect with colleagues, share lived experiences, and address the unique challenges of leading as LGBTQIA+ educators. Through open dialogue, peer support, and the exchange of strategies, members gain tools to strengthen their leadership, foster equity in schools, and build a national community grounded in authenticity and belonging.

Join the LGBTQIA+ Network Meetups

Hosted by the inaugural NAESP LGBTQIA+ Network, this session offers a safe, open space for LGBTQIA+ leaders to make connections, discuss challenges, and exchange strategies with colleagues from across NAESP.

Join the Community

Learn, grow, and connect with peers when you join the LGBTQIA+ Network.

Meet the Moderators

Anthony Peddle

Anthony Peddle

Principal
    Devonshire Elementary School
    Columbus, OH
    Kenny Newby

    Kenny Newby

    Director, Zone 7, 2024-2027
    Justice Alan Page Elementary School
    Maplewood, Minnesota