- Home
- Programs[+]
- Getting Started[+]
- Why ACC[+]
- Locations[+]
- Newsroom[+]
- Contact Us
06/14/2021
Openly queer since 16, Rebecca Hutchins said she is still amazed when people make assumptions about who she is as a person.
"I'm definitely not one to shy away from being my authentic self. It makes me laugh because I know I don't fit the mold of what their thoughts are of LGBTQ+ humans," Hutchins said. "I hope that by being true to myself, it gives others the courage to also be true to themselves."
Always the educator, Hutchins — who works at American Career College-Orange County as a surgical technology instructor — says she uses the shock and surprise of breaking someone’s stereotypes to teach about how they think individuals in the LGBTQ+ community should look or act.
"Pride means being able to be YOU. Pride is such an important time for me and my family as it gives us an opportunity to celebrate all the growth that has taken place for our LGBTQ+ community," she said. "We want our children to know how awesome it is that we can be out together and feel comfortable being ourselves."
While a person's journey to love and acceptance won’t always be easy, Hutchins says it doesn't have to be lonely.
"It's helpful to find others who you feel comfortable talking with or just being present in the same space," Hutchins said. "The most important thing to remember is that it's OK if you don't have it all figured out. You have the right to explore and grow at your own pace."
ACC cannot guarantee employment. Programs vary by campus. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or position of the school or of any instructor or student.
Share this story:
« Previous Post Next Post »
Ontario Campus: Voted Best Trade School in the 2021 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Readers Choice Awards
LA Campus: Voted Favorite Career College in the 2021 LA Daily News Readers Choice Awards.
OC Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2021 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Readers Choice Awards.
Personal Information you submit through our Sites, such as your name, address and other contact information, may be collected by American Career College for internal marketing and development purposes as well as to respond to your inquiry, complete a transaction for you, or fulfill other forms of customer service. You can choose not to receive marketing from us by "unsubscribing" using the instructions in any marketing email you receive from us.
