51. The Art of LGBTQ Inclusion in Schools and the Journey of a Queer Theatre Educator

Ask A Queer EducatorEver wondered how being a queer educator shapes your teaching approach? Dive into Brandon Box-Higdem's journey from coming out in 1993 to creating a safe space in classrooms today.Brandon Box-Higdem's experience as a queer educator in Arkansas highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating a complex educational landscape amidst societal and legislative changes.In this episode you will:Gain insights into how personal identity influences teaching methods and classroom ...

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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