Queering Education: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Teaching, Queer Pedagogy, and Real Classroom Practice

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 16Do you ever wonder what it's like navigating academia as a 2S LGBTQ+ educator? We've got an incredibly enlightening conversation for you! We're joined by A Pollicino, a brilliant museum educator and a trans non-binary agender individual on a mission to transform our educational system. They share their journey - from thei...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 15Join us on a journey of understanding and self-discovery with Annabel Flemate, a passionate pre-K and TK teacher who uses sign language as another creative tool for connecting with her students. Reflecting on her own experiences as a queer student, Annabelle shares how the support of her educators encouraged her to embrace her identity....

Ask A Queer EducatorEver wondered how to support queer youth in alternative schools? Dive into Max’s journey as a trans principal in a unique educational setting. As Max, a trans principal of an alternative school, shares his experiences, listeners gain insight into the challenges and rewards of supporting LGBTQ+ youth in educational environments. His story highlights the importance of visibility...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 13Imagine a classroom where textbooks are set aside and real-world experiences take center stage. That's exactly what our guest Alicia Arballo (she/her) did in her illustrious 36-year teaching career. With a deep-rooted love for physics and an unwavering commitment to hands-on learning, Alicia created an engaging learning environment...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 12Join us as we take a deep exploration into the life of an extraordinary individual, Casper Oliver (he/they/fae). Casper, a proud non-binary educator and advocate, takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in rural Indiana to his current life in Oregon. A wealth of experience in early childhood education under their belt, they sha...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2 Episode 11How does a queer, non-binary AFAB individual navigate through a conservative, all-female Catholic high school and find their identity? What if the era is the early 2000s and technological resources are bare to none? Meet our guest, Keri McDonough (they/them), who shares this fascinating journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Keri, now...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 10Ever wondered how a queer educator navigates through the intricacies of faith, education, and identity? Well, strap in for a deep dive into a unique intersection of life and learning with our guest, Jake Brown (he/him). Raised in a small, Catholic mining town in Arizona, Jake's experiences — from being bullied to coming out in a le...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 9Ever felt like you're living a future that didn't exist in your childhood? That's the extraordinary journey of Aaron Rupchand-Kokotek (he/him), a queer science teacher who navigated his self-discovery in a conservative Jewish school. Our chat explores his queer awakening, the remarkable evolution of educational content, an...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 8Ever wish you had a clear, accessible resource to navigate the complexities of gender and sexuality when you were just a kid? Meet Lindz Amer (they/them), a creator, author, educator, activist, and performer, who is changing the narrative with their ground-breaking web series, Queer Kids Stuff. Designed for preschoolers, it embodies the...

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 7Have you ever considered the complexities of navigating classrooms as a queer student or teacher? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Finn Menzies (he/him), a skilled educator with experiences spanning from preschool to community college. We delve headfirst into Finn's journey, discussing his personal experiences as a quee...

Ask A Queer EducatorStrap in for a riveting conversation with the dynamic and inspiring, Gerilyn Brault, a queer youth educator who takes us on a deep and personal journey into her life as a bisexual pansexual. Our conversation explores her journey to self-discovery, from the stirring moment she saw Sailor Uranus to her experiences growing up as a queer individual. We dissect the stigma around bis...

Ask A Queer EducatorWelcome to an intriguing conversation with Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr (he/him), the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, an advocate for LGBTQ+ students, and a proud gay Appalachian. Willie's story of growing up queer amidst the 90s AIDS narrative and his experience of finding solace in school during his tumultuous childhood sets the tone for a gripping episode. We dig d...

Ask A Queer EducatorIn this episode Bryan (he/they) speaks with Jacob Boergesson (he/him) about teaching, professional development, cosplay, and leaving the profession. What would you say if I told you that cosplay could be a powerful tool in the world of education? Intriguing, right? In our exclusive chat with Jacob Boergesson, a seasoned teacher with a nine-year tenure, we unwrap layers of intri...

Ask A Queer EducatorIn this episode Bryan sits down with high school English teacher, Chris Warren (they/them). Have you ever considered the struggle of self-discovery and identity formation in a deeply conservative society? Imagine then, the transformative journey of Chris, a non-binary transmasc high school English teacher from rural Montana. Their story is an inspiration, an exploration of self...

Ask A Queer EducatorHave you ever pondered what it takes to live authentically while being a queer educator? Revealing her personal journey, our guest Andrea "Fitz" Fitzgerald (she/her), a lesbian math coach from Memphis, Tennessee, provides us with an intimate understanding of such a life. Andrea's journey, filled with the struggle for authenticity and the constant battle against b...

Ask A Queer EducatorJoin me on a journey into the life of Jake Noble (they/them), a non-binary, queer theater educator who has intertwined their personal identity journey with their passion for teaching. Hailing from Williamsburg, Virginia, Jake discusses their upbringing in Indiana, his self-discovery through theater, and how the COVID-19 pandemic became a catalyst for their self-identification....

Ask A Queer EducatorEver wondered what it’s like to be a trailblazing queer educator on national television? Sharon Tang shares her journey from the classroom to the screen in this eye-opening episode. For many, navigating the intersection of identity and profession can be daunting. Sharon Tang, a high school teacher and openly queer role model, discusses the challenges and triumphs of her journey...

Ask A Queer EducatorHost, Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with Clinical Psychologist, Alex Conway (he/him). The two talk techniques for creating safe and inclusive spaces, homophobia and ableism, and working with children with disabilities. You can learn more about Alex's new business LGBT Joy at www.lgbtjoy.comWant to uncover the layers of LGBTQIA+ acceptance and inclusivity in the educati...

Ask A Queer EducatorHost, Bryan Stanton (he/they), talks with New Jersey, lesbian teacher, Danielle Earle (she/her) about current legislation and the black queer community. When I first met Danielle, she was a beacon of hope in a classroom that needed it the most. As an openly queer teacher navigating the complexities of a predominantly black and Hispanic school district, Danielle has truly become...

Ask A Queer EducatorThis week host, Bryan Stanton (he/they), speaks with English Teacher Sarah Wilt (shey/they). The two talk about demisexual identity, working as a virtual educator for a Christian School, and past careers in Juvenile Detention and Camp. Technique: Highlight a guestEver wondered what it feels like to navigate the world of education as a queer educator? Prepare to be enlightened a...

Ask A Queer EducatorHost, Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with Brittany (she/her) a bisexual English teacher in North Texas. The two talk about bisexual identity, conservative outrage, and doxing. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a queer educator navigating a hostile educational environment? Join us on an enlightening journey with Brittany, an 11th-grade dual credit English teach...

Ask A Queer EducatorIn this episode, Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they), talks with Jeanne-Anne Tye (she/her) a high school English teacher in North Texas. We dive into the "A" of LGBTQIA talking asexual/aromantic identities and masking. Ever wondered how identity is navigated when it doesn't fit within society's normative parameters? Get ready to journey into the life of Jean Ann T...

Ask A Queer EducatorHost Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with lesbian elementary health and PE Teacher, Katelyn Hartman-Geier (she/her). The two discuss the moment you realize you're different, navigating social norms and self identity, and supporting teachers and students who are queer. Join us on an engaging exploration with the extraordinary Katelynn Hartman-Geier. Katelynn, a cisgender...

Ask A Queer EducatorHost, Bryan Stanton (he/they), sits down with Toronto-based French Immersion teacher Monseiur Steve (he/him). They talk everything from the difference in educational standards between the US and Canada to similar experiences growing up in the 90s. Have you ever wondered about the profound impact a teacher's personal journey can have on their approach to teaching? Well, pre...

Ask A Queer EducatorIn this episode host, Bryan (he/they), speaks with visual arts teacher, Seth Day (he/him) about his transgender journey, transitioning from public education to nannying to private education, and working in a very supportive private school in Canada. Ever wondered how individuals discover their queerness and navigate the world with their newfound identities? Join us as we delve...