She fought for her license and created a national network of trans teachers

Quimey Ramos, the trans teacher who made headlines last month for transitioning mid-year, is leading a national network of trans teachers. Now, she has just won another battle: she finally obtained the medical leave that had been denied her for gender reassignment surgery. “What happened to me serves as a lesson for any teacher to have the tools to assert their rights. I’m happy to be in this position here, to empower others and continue empowering ourselves together,” she told Presentes.