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I give up. Why I’m not trying to work with Cole Valley anymore.
I give up. Why I’m not trying to work with Cole Valley anymore.
3 months of efforts to communicate with Cole Valley administration and nothing to show for it
Cam Crow
Jun 3, 2019
Our message to Cole Valley
Our message to Cole Valley
A joint statement from the support group, drafted by dozens of students, parents, and staff
Cam Crow
Mar 12, 2019
I grew up in a fundamentalist, evangelical Christian bubble. My Cole Valley story.
I grew up in a fundamentalist, evangelical Christian bubble. My Cole Valley story.
13 years at a school that systematically worked to close my mind
Cam Crow
Feb 25, 2019
Latest Content
Documentary plans cancelled
We weren’t able to collect everything we needed before COVID
Cam Crow
Jan 2, 2023
One Year Later — We’re Back.
One Year Later — We’re Back.
Documentary teaser, online petition, upcoming barbecue, and organizer reflections
Cam Crow
Feb 13, 2020
Abigail Sulfridge tells her Cole Valley story
Abigail Sulfridge tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include being a recent student in Cole Valley (Class of 2020), bullying, mental illness, and closed-mindedness
Cam Crow
May 29, 2019
Connie Wuerth tells her Cole Valley story
Connie Wuerth tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include having an LGBTQ son, anger, grace, encouraging other parents to speak up, and wanting Cole Valley to do the right thing
Cam Crow
May 28, 2019
Conor Hebert tells his Cole Valley story
Conor Hebert tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include judgement, harassment, out-dated views, and hypocrisy
Cam Crow
May 21, 2019
Caroline Farmer tells her Cole Valley story
Caroline Farmer tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include verbal abuse, divorce, betrayed trust, and why praying isn’t enough
Cam Crow
May 15, 2019
Zach Luce tells his Cole Valley story
Zach Luce tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include money and corruption, depression, a false learning disability, gay-hating, and bullying
Cam Crow
May 10, 2019
Joe Greenlee tells his Cole Valley story
Joe Greenlee tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include mental health, attempted suicide, sexuality, policies about homosexuality, and the political environment
Cam Crow
May 9, 2019
Cam helps a Cole Valley student with their Bible class assignment
Cam helps a Cole Valley student with their Bible class assignment
She wanted to know what he thinks because he’s a Cole Valley Speaks leader
Cam Crow
May 9, 2019
Kelsey Crow tells her Cole Valley story
Kelsey Crow tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include anxiety and depression, ADHD, verbal abuse, conviction of the Holy Spirit, and whether Cole Valley can really change
Cam Crow
May 8, 2019
First acknowledgement from the Cole Valley administration
First acknowledgement from the Cole Valley administration
A misleading email sent to the whole school community about our “protest”
Ryan Kinney
May 8, 2019
We talked with students at lunch!
We talked with students at lunch!
Great discussions with dozens of students and some staff
Heidi Ware Carlisle
May 7, 2019
Kyle Arnold tells his Cole Valley story
Kyle Arnold tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include “Cole Valley privilege levels”, favoritism for athletes, reactions from friends and family, and preparation for life after…
Cam Crow
May 3, 2019
Ryan Kinney tells his Cole Valley story
Ryan Kinney tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include his personal journey, how Cole Valley Speaks started, what it’s like being an organizer, and thoughts on where this…
Cam Crow
May 3, 2019
Love One Another: National Day of Prayer
Love One Another: National Day of Prayer
Support Group members went to Cole Valley to spread good vibes
Heidi Ware Carlisle
May 2, 2019
Sally Hetherington tells her Cole Valley story
Sally Hetherington tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include a homosexuality clause in her contract, unqualified staff, verbal abuse, being fired, and post-traumatic stress
Cam Crow
Apr 29, 2019
Bryce Eveland tells his Cole Valley story
Bryce Eveland tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include favoritism, special treatment for the rich, lack of critical thinking, and telling teachers “not to talk” to Cole Valley…
Cam Crow
Apr 29, 2019
Meet-and-Greet Potluck Recap
Meet-and-Greet Potluck Recap
Sandwiches, catch-ups, and progress updates on Cole Valley Speaks
Katherine Beck
Apr 28, 2019
Amanda Yoder tells her Cole Valley story
Amanda Yoder tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include child abuse, hypocrisy, mental health, ethics, and optimism
Cam Crow
Apr 26, 2019
Stan Akkerman tells his Cole Valley story
Stan Akkerman tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include incompetence, favoritism, mental health, evangelicalism, and judgement
Cam Crow
Apr 24, 2019
Julie Wise tells her Cole Valley story
Julie Wise tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include being a Cole Valley parent, torturous bullying, pointing the finger, and not just praying about things
Cam Crow
Apr 23, 2019
Ashley Rothrock tells her Cole Valley story
Ashley Rothrock tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include depression, virginity, sexism, the “bubble,” being bisexual, and atheism
Cam Crow
Apr 19, 2019
Karah Mayer tells her Cole Valley story
Karah Mayer tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include bullying, racism, rape, and being suicidal
Cam Crow
Apr 19, 2019
Molly Riepe tells her Cole Valley story
Molly Riepe tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include economic class, sexism, homophobia, sexual assault, and a lack of boundaries
Cam Crow
Apr 17, 2019
Tara McClees tells her Cole Valley story
Tara McClees tells her Cole Valley story
Topics include anger, memories conflicting with stories, misogyny, and sexuality.
Cam Crow
Apr 16, 2019
Join our coming out party!
Join our coming out party!
A potluck to meet and greet everyone that’s involved or interested in Cole Valley Speaks
Cam Crow
Apr 13, 2019
Burke Hulsman tells his Cole Valley story
Burke Hulsman tells his Cole Valley story
Topics include striving, rejection, questioning, injustice, and childish conflict management
Cam Crow
Apr 12, 2019
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