9. Being an LGBTQ Teacher in a Small Town School

Ask A Queer EducatorIn this episode host, Bryan (he/they), speaks with Theatre Teacher, Kolby Campbell (he/him) about past homophobic teachers and being a support for LGBTQIA+ students.Ever wondered how a queer theater teacher navigates the education landscape in a small town in Texas? Well, we're about to take you on a journey through our guest, Kolby Campbell's experiences. Kolby, a brave non-binary educator, unfolds his narrative, revealing the jarring incidents of bullying and hostility 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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