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Sophie Kandler

MEd
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United States
City 
Philadelphia
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Sophie Kandler is an author, transgender activist, former educator, and speaker who has lived her truth since 2014. She has spoken internationally companies, schools, and universities about transgender issues. She is a published author whose work has appeared in international magazines and the New York Times.

Sophie is a dynamic, engaging speaker who involves the audience while opening their minds to the transgender reality.

Degrees (3)
PhD: Continuing learning and adult education
Penn State University
2019
MEd: Instructional Design
Penn State University
2003 to 2007
Secondary Education: English
Penn State University
1986 to 1989

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Transgender 101

What does it mean to be transgender? This presentation delivers the basics in an easy to understand format, delivered by a woman who has lived the content. This presentation is adaptable to the audience, from academic to teen.

Past talks (5)
The Penn State LGBT Experience in the 80s
Penn State Pride
State College, PA
April 15, 2020
Crafting your Coming Out Letter
Keystone Conference 2019
Harrisburg, PA
March 24, 2019
Crafting your Coming Out Letter
Keystone Conference 2018
Harrisburg, PA
March 11, 2018
Transgender 101
Phi Kappa Sigma Grand Chapter
New Orleans, LA
August 10, 2019
Stop Separating Families
Enough! rally
Phoenixville, PA
June 1, 2018
  • All (3)
  • Videos
  • Photos (1)
  • Slides (1)
  • Press information (1)
This speaker hasn't uploaded any videos yet.
2017
2017
Sophie zoom: LGBT at PSU in the 1980s
This speaker hasn't uploaded any one sheet yet.
Peace Rally Aug 2017

Books & Articles (1)

Byko: Sophie's choice to survive as transgender

Expertise (8)

Education
Leadership
Other
transgender Transgender Activism Transgender Inclusion nonfiction writing Creative Writing

Clients

Penn State University
Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Villanova University
Phoenixville area school district

Awards & certifications (1)

Instructional Systems Student of the Year
Penn State University
2007
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

Transgender activist and PhD student speaks about the issues in a dynamic and powerful style.

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