34. Breaking Barriers: A Practical Approach to Queer Advocacy in Education

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. She shines a light on the trials English language learners face and the powerful role teachers h...

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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