Guest column: Briarcrest shouldn’t shun students for who they are
Chris Pepple
Chris Pepple is an author, manuscript consultant, creative writing teacher, and guest lecturer. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis and a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University.
‘The school’s announcement about their stance on sexuality did not shock me, but it did break my heart that young people are once again being targeted for who they are.’
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