Catholic Students Protest Firing of Popular Gay Teacher
The Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s decision to force out Alter High School teacher Jim Zimmerman has re-ignited local debate about how America’s largest church denomination treats gay. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The beloved teacher, Jim Zimmerman, was let go after an anonymous mailing revealed he was married to a man. Catholic teacher fired
A Catholic high school in Ohio declined to renew a teacher’s contract after he was outed as being married to another man. James Zimmerman taught at Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio for 23 years. Zimmerman, who taught English, was among the most popular faculty members on campus and is licensed. Zimmerman has been an English teacher at Alter High School for 23 years, but his contract was not renewed for after someone mailed a copy of his marriage certificate to the archdiocese. Zimmerman was married in to a same-sex partner. Gay Catholic school teacher asked not to return next year
CINCINNATI (AP) — The archbishop of Cincinnati sent a message to a Catholic high school to further explain the decision to oust a gay English teacher who taught at the school for over 20 years. Alter High School in Kettering reportedly did not renew Jim Zimmerman's contract after a “concern” was submitted to the office of Archbishop Dennis Schnurr. The decision has been met with backlash. Alter High School, a Catholic institution governed by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, effectively shut down for the remainder of the year when Gov. Many staff members were furloughed as the school transitioned to distance learning. 
Gay teacher ousted from Catholic school after 23 years
Supporters say respected teacher at Alter High School lost job because he is gay. Archbishop says decision was based on church teachings. A group of students and alumni are now trying to get enough support to save his job. A Change.
This Gay Teacher Was Fired After Being Outed. His Students
CINCINNATI (AP) - The archbishop of Cincinnati has sent a message to a Catholic high school to further explain the decision to oust a gay English teacher who taught at the school for over 20 years. . 
Students unite in support of gay teacher sacked from Catholic
The Archbishop of Cincinnati just fired a gay Catholic high school teacher for his marriage -- in the middle of an economic crisis and global pandemic that could make it extremely hard for him to find another job. .
Students Rally to Support Teacher Terminated by Catholic
Alter high school students threw their support behind a beloved gay teacher allegedly sacked for violating the Catholic school’s anti-LGBT+ policies. . 
Zimmerman, ousted Alter teacher, seeks gay Catholic policy change
English teach Jim Zimmerman had taught English at Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio, for 23 years. He was respected, popular, and had received National Board Certification. .