Trans teacher reinstated following public outcry over firing

Zahid, who supported students as an adviser for the school’s Gay Straight Alliance, came out as trans in their second year of teaching.

“I knew that if I could be my authentic self, it would help my students to see trans adults are out there,” Zahid told LA Public Press.

Despite resounding support from students and colleagues, he received a notice in February of this year that he was fired from his teaching position.