3. Struggles and Triumphs as an LGBTQ Educator in Today's Schools

Ask A Queer EducatorHost, Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with Jimmy Chrismon (he/him) Head of the Theatre Education program at Illinois State University. Jimmy shares his experience with conversion therapy; Safe, Brave and Negotiated Spaces; and preparing the next generation of teachers to enter the workforce. Join us as we peel back the layers of a deeply personal journey with our guest, Jimmy Chrismon, a brave queer educator. Jimmy shares his seventeen-year struggle of teaching high...

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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