Middle school math teacher Huang Ming-chen has become the first transgender teacher to be awarded by Taiwan's education ministry in recognition of a 38-year career dedicated to creating a safe teaching environment for her students.
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00:00A middle school math teacher from southern Taiwan has become the first transgender educator
00:06to be honored with a teaching award from the Education Ministry.
00:10Huang Mingchen was recognized for her dedication to creating a safe teaching environment over
00:15a 38-year career.
00:17She received the award from President Lai Ching-de.
00:20Huang thanked those who supported her and spoke frankly about navigating her career
00:24as a transgender woman.
00:26She said she hopes transgender teachers and students will be able to stand tall in an
00:31environment that lets them be themselves.
00:34Huang plans to retire from teaching next year.