4th Grade Teacher Would Rather Support Grooming

Chris Coleman of Nobleboro, a 4th grade teacher at Great Salt Bay Community School, one of the schools in the district, spoke immediately after Lavigne.

Coleman construed criticism of the district’s gender policies, including support for gender transitions like the one experienced by Lavigne’s daughter, as an attack on students.

He said teachers’ number one priority is the safety of students.

“I’m here because members of our community, and perhaps some from afar, have decided that our transgender students do not deserve to feel safe at school,” he said.

He said the term “groomer” was insulting for teachers.