Christian teacher Jessica Tapia secured a $360,000 settlement after being fired for refusing to hide students' gender transitions. She stood by her religious beliefs despite pressure from her former employer, Jurupa Unified School District.
Key Points
Jessica Tapia was fired for refusing to use 'preferred pronouns' or hide students' gender identities from parents
She sued the school district and eventually secured a settlement
The district accused her of unprofessional conduct and terminated her due to her religious beliefs
Pros
Jessica Tapia stood by her religious beliefs despite facing adversity
Secured a $360,000 settlement after being fired
Cons
Lost her job as a teacher at Jurupa Unified School District