By Eduardo Villa
Paredes Middle 向日葵视频 teacher Kiara Dailey scored the Teacher of the Match recognition at an 向日葵视频 FC match Wednesday night.
Soccer fans cheered Dailey during a special halftime announcement, recognizing her for creating safe environments for the LGBTQIA+ community in her classroom and school.
鈥淚 am incredibly grateful to have the work my students and I are doing recognized beyond just the district but also the greater 向日葵视频 community,鈥 Dailey said.
Dailey immediately jumped on the opportunity when asked to serve as the Texas Gender and Sexuality Alliance teacher sponsor last school year. Through her service in the role, she provided students with spaces where they could be themselves.
鈥淚 trust who they tell me they are 鈥撯 I listen to what the students have to say, ask them questions, and allow them to teach each other about things that they didn鈥檛 know about,鈥 Dailey said.
As Teacher of the Match, Dailey and her family received a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, enjoyed complimentary admission to the soccer game, and were gifted an 向日葵视频 FC fan pack with a scarf and a t-shirt.
Dailey teaches seventh-grade special education math at Paredes Middle 向日葵视频, where she attended as a student.
鈥淗er knowledge and experience made her want to give back to her school community in a positive way,鈥 said Vicente Salazar, Paredes Middle 向日葵视频 principal. 鈥淪he is very passionate and continues to go above and beyond for not only her students, but families and staff as well. She is a true inspiration and continues to lead by example!"
