Managing the Sex Education Classroom: Creating Safe & Respectful Learning Environments
Teaching sex ed comes with unique challenges due to the sensitive nature of the subject and the diversity of student values, levels of adolescent development, and backgrounds. This training equips educators with practical classroom management tools to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
Teaching sex ed comes with unique challenges due to the sensitive nature of the subject and the diversity of student values, levels of adolescent development, and backgrounds. This training equips educators with practical classroom management tools to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students feel comfortable learning and discussing sexual health topics. Participants will leave with actionable strategies and resources to confidently manage classroom dynamics, address sensitive issues professionally, and ensure a positive, inclusive learning experience for all students. This training is intended for anyone implementing a sex education program with young people and the supervisors who support them.
Facilitators
Sierra Carter, CHES
Training Manager
Sierra Carter is the Training Manager at Amplify, where she delivers evidence-based trainings and workshops for professionals across sectors who support young people. Sierra earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from Oklahoma State University and maintains her credentials as a Certified Health Education Specialist. Before joining Amplify in June 2023, she spent nearly 12 years as an Adolescent Sexual Health Educator with the Tulsa Health Department’s PREP program, where she implemented sex education programs across Tulsa County school districts and youth serving organizations. She continues to serve as a nationally certified trainer for evidence-based intervention programs, facilitating best practices in sex education and positive youth development. What fuels Sierra’s passion for adolescent health is the incredible people she shares this work with, all collectively empowering young people to become their own best advocates. Outside of work, Sierra is proud to be the best mommy to her two daughters, enjoys catching up on her favorite shows, and regularly attends group fitness classes at the Y.
Tomas “Tammy” Delocéano
Training & Outreach Coordinator
Tomas “Tammy” Delocéano is the Training & Outreach Coordinator at Amplify, where they focus on building skills to engage and uplift youth. Tammy is a charismatic, neurodivergent Latinx artist and youth advocate who joined Amplify in 2020. For over a decade, they have collaborated with young people to co-create award winning, nationally recognized programs, including body-positive fashion clubs, empowerment spaces, summer camps, and Amplify’s Youth Leadership Council. Tammy is certified to implement more than 15 evidence-based and evidence-informed curricula related to adolescent health and wellness. Drawing on their art background and what they call a Human Relations degree from the School of Life, Tammy champions the power of representation and youth voice, infusing their activism and trainings with creativity, compassion, and a drive to dismantle adultism and body negativity. Outside of work, Tammy loves expressing themself through photography, humor, and dance, is learning to vogue with the ballroom scene, and is a big fan of the Simpsons, Shakira, and their cat, Lumpy.