Pride Squad 2025 | LGBTWORK
From The Other Side Of The Classroom
How did one teacher change everything? Natanel Azoulay’s story spans a journey from his childhood in Jerusalem 22 years ago, through coping with bullying at school and feelings of alienation, to coming out of the closet, finding love, and starting a family.
As a closeted child forced to survive a harsh reality, an encounter with one teacher changed his life and led to a journey of self-discovery, growth, and learning. This journey eventually led him to stand on the other side of the classroom as an educator committed to creating a more inclusive and equal educational environment.
In the lecture, Natanel talks about his path in the world openly and honestly - about the power to believe in yourself in the face of barriers and challenges, and about the responsibility of educators, parents, and communities to create a place where every child can feel safe to be who they truly are.
Netanel Azulay
Netanel Azulay is an educator, teacher, and social activist who dedicated his life to changing the education system. Husband to Danny and father to Oliver. Netanel creates trailblazing content on social media and guides youth through processes of identity formation and coping with social challenges.
In his view, education is not just a profession – it's a mission. His understanding of the significance of support, acceptance, and inclusion has made him a teacher who sees the uniqueness of every child. In his lectures, Netanel intertwines his life story with insights about the critical role of educators and communities and provides practical tools for building an environment that allows everyone to break forward, without fear and limitations.
