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Wake County Board Defends Trans Teacher Amid Dress-Code Bill

8/6/2026

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Wake County school board members defended hiring a transgender teacher at Middle Creek Elementary.
Rep. Erin Paré (R-NC) posted about the teacher and floated a bill for gender-appropriate staff attire.
Board members Chris Heagarty and Jennifer Job said dress-code proposals would be unconstitutional, calling the debate a culture war.
Parents Stephen and Elizabeth Stacks praised the teacher’s qualifications.
Aaron Driver formed “Middle Creek Parental Rights” to seek hiring records.

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Story summary

Wake County school board members defended hiring a transgender teacher at Middle Creek Elementary.
Rep. Erin Paré (R-NC) posted about the teacher and floated a bill for gender-appropriate staff attire.
Board members Chris Heagarty and Jennifer Job said dress-code proposals would be unconstitutional, calling the debate a culture war.
Parents Stephen and Elizabeth Stacks praised the teacher’s qualifications.
Aaron Driver formed “Middle Creek Parental Rights” to seek hiring records.