37. LGBTQ Authenticity in Schools: Being a Gay Educator in a Conservative Landscape

Ask A Queer EducatorTeaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 18Ever found yourself at the crossroads of identity and profession, especially within the halls of academia? Grant Moss, an associate professor of English at Utah Valley University, joins us for a candid discussion about his lived experience as a gay educator in a traditionally conservative sphere. His journey from a childhood shrouded in societal homophobia to finding his truth in grad school, and how it's shaped his approach to tea...

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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