129. Signs You’re Overburdening LGBTQ+ Teachers & How to Fix It for Real Change

Are queer teachers the only ones creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students in schools? What happens when they leave—and why are so many being pushed out?

In this episode, we revisit our powerful conversation with Flint Del Sol, a former teacher turned advocate, who sheds light on the immense pressure placed on LGBTQ+ educators. From being the "designated queer teacher" to facing outright hostility, Flint shares what real allyship looks like—and why leaving the classroom doesn’t mean leaving education.

In this episode, you will:

• Understand the hidden emotional and physical toll of being an openly queer educator.
• Learn how schools can go beyond token representation and provide systemic support.
• Discover why leaving a toxic school environment isn’t a failure, but an act of self-preservation.

Hit play now to hear Flint’s powerful insights and learn how we can create real change for LGBTQ+ educators and students.

The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

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