Shelly Fitzgerald was suspended last month from her job at Roncalli High School, a private Catholic school in Indianapolis, after administrators learned she’s married to a woman. The story thrust Fitzgerald into the spotlight, and she’s using it to fight against LGBTQ discrimination. WFYI’s Carter Barrett sat down with Fitzgerald and her lawyer, David Page, to discuss the future of a case that could have national impact.
September 17, 2018
Suspended Roncalli Counselor Using Spotlight To Fight Discrimination
Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.
Related News
Education / January 31, 2025
Can Indiana's reading improvements be repeated with math?
Indiana’s reading crisis captured the attention of state education leaders and lawmakers now the state could soon begin pursuing new interventions for another troubled subject – math.
Read MoreEducation / July 24, 2025
Fewer Indiana high schoolers are going to college as enrollment hits record low
Indiana’s college enrollment rate has fallen to its lowest level on record, prompting new debate over education policy and workforce preparedness.
Read MoreEducation / July 23, 2025
Indiana's new school attendance rules: Here's what happens when students are truant
Increased attention on school attendance has prompted recent concern among some families, especially parents whose children frequently miss school for medical reasons.
Read More