Teaching While Queer: Advocacy, Community, and Resources for LGBTQ+ Educators.

Bryan Stanton•www.teachingwhilequeer.org

Unfiltered, radical conversations at the intersection of queerness and education.

Feeling isolated in your school, department, or campus? You’re not alone. Teaching While Queer brings together LGBTQ+ educators and activists to talk about identity, inclusion, burnout, book bans, drag in the classroom, and finding joy while fighting for justice.

Hosted by Bryan Stanton (they/them)—a former Teacher of the Year turned theatre pedagogy nerd—this podcast centers storytelling as a survival tool and offers support, strategy, and solidarity for queer educators everywhere.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

🎧 Start with episode 139. "5 Ways Queer Educators Can Build Inclusive Classrooms Without Burning Out"

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Episodes

7. Exploring LGBTQ Identity, Representation, and Authenticity in Education

Ask A Queer EducatorIn this episode host, Bryan Stanton (he/they) speaks with Texas and New York City teaching artist, Susannah Crowell (they/she) about teaching through story, radical acceptance, and the journey that is discovering one's self. Ever wondered how language has the power to shape identity? Find out as we uncover this fascinating concept with our guest, the musical theater performer and educator, Susannah Crowell. A Southern belle turned teacher, Susannah takes us through th... The ...

Nov 10, 2022•1 hr

6. Advocacy for Queer People in School: LGBTQ Identity and Acceptance in Texas

Ask A Queer EducatorIn this episode Teaching While Queer host, Bryan Stanton (he/they), speaks with San Antonio Theatre Teacher, Abe Ramirez (he/him). Their discussion covers everything from growing up a pastor's son to the moment he realized that teachers genuinely care for their students. Have you ever tried to navigate self-discovery while juggling the challenges of being a pastor's kid and a military brat? Today, we invite you to sit down with us as we get up close and personal with ... The ...

Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min

4. Being and LGBTQ+ Educator and Parent Affirming Students

Ask A Queer EducatorTW/This episode contains a conversation on the topic of suicide in LGBTQIA+ youth. Please proceed as necessary to keep yourself safe. In this episode Bryan speaks with Dr. Lulu a San Antonio-based physician, educator, coach and activist. She talks about her experience working as a pediatrician and addressing childhood suicide ideation in LGBTQIA+ youth. Information on suicide prevention can be found at www.thetrevorproject.comPicture a world where staunch cis-het... The podca...

Sep 29, 2022•54 min

3. Struggles and Triumphs as an LGBTQ Educator in Today's Schools

Ask A Queer EducatorHost, Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with Jimmy Chrismon (he/him) Head of the Theatre Education program at Illinois State University. Jimmy shares his experience with conversion therapy; Safe, Brave and Negotiated Spaces; and preparing the next generation of teachers to enter the workforce. Join us as we peel back the layers of a deeply personal journey with our guest, Jimmy Chrismon, a brave queer educator. Jimmy shares his seventeen-year struggle of teaching high... The ...

Sep 15, 2022•41 min

2. Teaching Theatre, Navigating Queer Identity, and Fostering LGBTQ Inclusivity in Education

Ask A Queer EducatorBryan sits down with St. Louis Theatre Educator, Michael Musgrave-Perkins (he/him) to talk about being outed in high school, growing up in the South and Mid-West, and providing safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ students on a high school campus.Join us for an insightful conversation with Michael Musgrave-Perkins, the dynamic chair of the theater department at Grand Center Arts Academy in St. Louis, Missouri. Michael's journey from touring actor to passionate educator is a captivatin......

Sep 01, 2022•56 min

1. Lessons Beyond School: The Life of an LGBTQ Teacher in France

Ask A Queer EducatorEver wondered how language teaching intersects with social justice? Dive into this episode where we explore how one educator integrates LGBTQ+ topics into language lessons.In a world where cultural sensitivity and inclusion are paramount, understanding how language and identity intersect can equip you with powerful tools for both personal growth and professional success.In this episode you will discover:How language education fosters cultural understanding beyond just gram......

Aug 18, 2022•42 min

Welcome to Teaching While Queer: Advocacy for LGBTQ Folks Working in Education and Promoting Representation in Schools

Ask A Queer EducatorBryan Stanton (he/they), host of Teaching While Queer Podcast, introduces himself and talks through his experience as an LGBTQIA+ student and educator. Teaching While Queer will launch a full season of episodes in August 2022 and is currently looking for LGBTQIA+ folx in academia to be featured on our first season. If you are interested in being interviewed for the first season please contact Bryan at [email protected] the showFollow Teaching ... The ...

Jun 09, 2022•15 min

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