Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self

Ask A Queer EducatorDoxing is not just a buzzword; it's a real and terrifying weapon used to silence and intimidate educators, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. On this episode of Teaching While Queer, we bring to light the heart-wrenching stories of queer educators who have been targeted by online conservative groups. Hear firsthand accounts from a lesbian couple in Indian

Ask A Queer EducatorSeason 2, Mini-Sode 3Today I take a look back at conversations with educators from around the global. Some of my key takeaways include the fact that we may be from different parts of the world but the resilience we all have is driven by caring for ourselves and others. Featured Episodes:Kirsten Jenna Lee, Season 2 Episode 37Damon Young, Season 2 Episode 33Monsie

Ask A Queer EducatorToday I want to provide space for our transgender siblings. The “T” in LGBTQ often gets attacked from both a heterosexual and homosexual perspective. There are those who wish to distance the LGB from the T and in reality we are all connected and our past victories would not have been won without that contributions of our transgender siblings. So let’s take

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 39 Mini-sodeHost, Bryan Stanton (he/they) takes us on a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of your favorite episodes from Season One of Teaching While Queer. Our fan favorites from Season One include: Ben Wilkinson, Season 1, Episode 8Romain Galati, Season 1, Episode 1Sharon Tang, Season 1, Episode 19Abe Ramirez, Sea

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 38Elisa Greb (she/her), a middle school English teacher, shares her experience of hiding her queerness for the first 10 years of her career and the impact it had on her. Bryan Stanton, the host, discusses the importance of creating a supportive community for queer educators. They also explore the challenges and progress in

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 37Have you ever found yourself searching for a beacon of authenticity in the ever-evolving world of queer education? This week, I'm joined by the insightful Kirsten Jenna Lee (her/they), founder of Queer Connect and a digital marketing lecturer, to illuminate the paths of 2SLGBTQ+ educators. Settle in as we share our own e

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 36When Dr. Carla Stephens from Bard College's Bard Queer Leadership Project graces our show, conversations ignite around the transformative power of LGBTQ+ integration in academia. Their insight into the creation of the first LGBTQ+ college within a college paints a vivid picture of a future where queer leadership and repr

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 35Embark on a profound exploration of the queer educator's landscape with the remarkable Craig Aarons-Martin (he/him), a seasoned teacher and consultant whose journey embodies resilience and transformation. This conversation unwraps the layers of teaching while queer, celebrating the significance of supportive relationship

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 34When Victoria Lebrón (she/her) and Gab Sussman (they/she) left the traditional classroom behind, they embarked on a quest to transform educational spaces into havens of inclusivity. This episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of teaching while embracing queer and non-binary identities, with Victoria and Gab rec

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 33Sitting down with Damon Young (he/him) at the University of Strathclyde, we enter the world of a queer educator where the intersection of personal identity and professional life creates a tapestry of rich experiences. Together, we navigate the shifting sands of language, discussing the reclamation of terms that once stun