47. Advocation for Queer-Inclusive Education: Building the House of Legends and Celebrating Identity in Schools

Ask A Queer EducatorHave you ever wondered what it's like to navigate the education system as a queer educator? Join Andre, an adjunct professor and creator of House of Legends, as he shares his journey and insights in this compelling episode.In today's episode, Andre discusses the challenges he faced growing up in Catholic school, where he was constantly pushed to conform to traditional gender norms. His story sheds light on the importance of representation and support for LGBTQ+ students in...

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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