Brave Space is a welcoming community committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ students, parents, and guardians at USM.

Mission

We provide a space for LGBTQIA+ families at USM:

• to visibly connect with each other,
• to find support in each other as they navigate caring for LGBTQIA+ youth, and
• to encourage growth as they learn more about children and their queer identities in an educational and modern setting.

Who We Are

Caring for LGBTQIA+ youth is a family and community endeavor. If you are interested in caring for USM's LGBTQIA+ students, you are invited to participate in Brave Space meetings. This includes all types of families and all types of employees.

Meetings

All meetings take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Upper School room 4103, located across the hall from the Lubar Center for Innovation and Exploration. Meeting dates for the 2022-23 school year are:

• Wednesday, Sept. 14
• Wednesday, Oct. 12
• Wednesday, Nov. 16
• Wednesday, Dec. 14
• Wednesday, Jan. 11
• Wednesday, Feb. 8
• Wednesday, March 15
• Wednesday, April 12
• Wednesday, May 10
• Wednesday, June 7

Contact

If you have any questions regarding Brace Space, please contact Kat Zilka or Drew Mullen.