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

Bryan Stanton
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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" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    173. Teaching the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as Queer Resistance

    Queer educators are not just teaching the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—they’re living it, every time they step into the classroom. This episode is for every teacher who’s ever asked, “How do I teach justice when my own visibility feels at risk?” We dive into the power of teaching the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) through a queer lens. This episode explores how LGBTQ+ teachers bring human rights to life in schools, bridging history, advocacy, and daily classroom realities. Listeners will hear stories and strategies that connect queer visibility with broader struggles for justice, uncovering how human rights education can become a radical act of inclusion. You’ll walk away with: Practical ways to bring the UDHR into your classroom in ways that center LGBTQ+ voices.Reflections on how Pride and human rights intersect in education.Insight into why queer teachers make human rights teaching more urgent and more alive. Tap play to learn how human rights education can become a form of queer resistance and collective liberation. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    172. What Schools Miss About LGBTQ+ History and Why It Matters

    “If we don’t tell queer history, students grow up with fake education—and fake history is the foundation of oppression.” In this episode, Robert Keston, President & CEO of the Stonewall National Museum Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale, shares how queer educators can resist erasure and fight for visibility in schools. From his activism during the AIDS crisis to leading one of the largest LGBTQ+ archives in the U.S., Robert brings urgent perspective on what’s at stake when history is silenced. You’ll hear: Why teaching LGBTQ+ history is essential for democracy, not just inclusionHow queer teachers can show up authentically in hostile political climatesWhat Florida’s book bans reveal about education and power If you’ve ever wondered how to bring queer history into your classroom—or how to hold onto hope while teaching in hostile states—this episode is for you. Tap play to reclaim queer visibility in education and remind students they are part of history. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! Register for the Teaching While Queer: Queer Educator Conference! This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    171. How Humor Creates Safe Spaces for Queer Educators & Students in Unexpected Places

    Sometimes the most impactful lessons happen far from a traditional classroom. In this conversation, comedian, writer, and educator Tim Murray shares what it’s like teaching improv and stand-up comedy inside rehab facilities — from working with queer teens navigating anxiety and identity to setting boundaries with adults. We talk about what authenticity really means for LGBTQ+ teachers, why joy and comedy are critical tools for connection, and how showing up as yourself can create safe spaces even in unexpected environments. Tim also opens up about his whirlwind year — from touring and creating a queer TV series to making a surprise appearance at the Tony Awards. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to balance authenticity with personal safety in the classroomStrategies for using comedy to foster trust and connection with studentsWhy queer visibility matters beyond traditional school walls Tap play to explore how humor, representation, and courage can transform teaching for queer educators everywhere. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 phút

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    170. Start the Year Queer: Real Back-to-School Strategies for LGBTQ+ Teachers

    “You don’t have to be perfect to be inclusive—just keep trying, keep listening, and keep loving your students fiercely.” Back-to-school season is here, and for queer teachers, the first weeks can feel like both an opportunity and a battleground. In this episode of Teaching While Queer, host Bryan Stanton (they/them) shares proven strategies to create a classroom where every LGBTQ+ student—and every teacher—can show up as their full self. Drawing on antiracist, culturally responsive, and queer-affirming pedagogy, Bryan covers: How to set the tone for trust, safety, and visibility from day onePractical, research-backed tips for names, pronouns, inclusive norms, and queering your curriculum—even when it’s not “required”Concrete ways to avoid burnout while sustaining the work all year Whether you’re a new queer educator or a seasoned pro, this episode will leave you inspired and armed with real tools for creating change. This podcast is for you if you believe every classroom should be a place for courage, care, and queer joy. Tap play to get the confidence and clarity you need for your boldest school year yet. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    169. When the World Says "No" Queer Teachers Should Queer Everything!

    Queerness isn’t just what we are—it’s how we teach, breathe, and survive, even when the world tries to shut us down. In this solo recap, Bryan Stanton (they/them) unpacks Maya Gonzalez’s transformative approach to education, creativity, and queer resilience—rooted in four decades of lived experience as a queer femme artist, educator, and creator of the Gender Wheel. Whether you’re a queer teacher, LGBTQ+ ally, or navigating pushback in education, this episode is your roadmap to queering every corner of your classroom and life. You’ll walk away with: Deep insights into queering education beyond rainbows and Pride Month—making it a living, everyday practicePractical, trauma-informed steps to create safe, healing spaces for queer students (and yourself)Bold strategies for handling pushback and reclaiming your joy as an LGBTQ+ educato If you’ve ever needed a reminder that your presence matters—or tools for queering your teaching even under fire—this episode is for you. This podcast is a resource, a lifeline, and a celebration for queer teachers, LGBTQ+ in education, and anyone who believes Pride doesn’t end in June. Tap play to reclaim your classroom, your healing, and your power. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    168. Beyond Safe Spaces Reclaiming Queer Identity and Power in Education

    “I’m a queer educator who teaches queerly about queer stuff—everything is queer-focused for me.” How do you bring your whole queer self into teaching when schools still expect you to hide? In this episode, Maya Gonzalez—pioneering queer children’s book author and creator of the Gender Wheel—reveals what it means to be deeply, unapologetically queer as an educator. Drawing from decades of living and teaching in the LGBTQ+ community, Maya shares hard-won wisdom on somatic presence, surviving conservative pushback, and healing queer children through creative courage and authenticity. If you’re a queer teacher or LGBTQ+ educator wondering how to survive, thrive, and heal in education—this is your episode. Learn how to “queer the classroom” without compromise, from elementary to university settingsDiscover practical strategies to protect your spirit, build bridges, and confront anti-LGBTQ+ hostilityFeel seen in stories about queer visibility, burnout, resilience, and building true queer community in education This is more than survival—it’s about changing the story. Take the first step in reclaiming queer visibility and pride in schools. Tap play to restore your strength. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! Explore Maya's work and learn more about The Gender Wheel. This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    167. If Other Teachers Get to Do It, So Can I: One Queer Band Director’s Fight for Equal Treatment

    “If other teachers get to do it, why can’t I?” Band director Rachel Colby lives this question every day as a proudly out bisexual teacher in rural Virginia. In this episode, we dive deep into the joys and risks of LGBTQ+ visibility in schools, the daily dance between honesty and self-protection, and why setting boundaries with students is an act of love—not fear. You’ll hear: The real stories behind being the “first” out queer teacher for so many students, and what that responsibility feels like.How Rachel uses humor, food swaps, and “malicious compliance” to resist double standards and create truly affirming spaces.Actionable tips for queer teachers and allies on navigating bi-erasure, supporting trans students, and building resilient classroom community. If you’re a queer educator, LGBTQ+ teacher, or ally seeking a roadmap to authenticity and resilience in education, this episode is for you. Tap play to hear Rachel’s wisdom and join the fight for joy, justice, and visibility in every classroom. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    166. Queer Band Directors, Bi Erasure, and the Battle for Visibility in Rural Schools

    "If other teachers can show off their families, why can’t I have a photo of my wife on my desk?" What does authentic queer visibility really look like in schools where “everyone is welcome” can spark controversy? In this candid conversation, bisexual band director Rachel Colby shares the real-life highs and lows of being out as an LGBTQ+ teacher in rural Southwestern Virginia. We dive into the quiet (and sometimes not-so-quiet) resistance queer educators face—bi erasure, double standards about sharing our lives, and the emotional labor of creating truly inclusive classrooms for every student. You’ll get: Raw, real talk about walking the “narrow road” of being openly queer in conservative school districtsEmotional strategies for holding boundaries and building strong student relationships as an LGBTQ+ teacherPractical, lived examples of how to push back with courage, community, and even a little petty, “malicious compliance” pride If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re alone in the struggle—or how to survive and thrive as a queer educator—this episode is for you. Tap play to claim your space, find your people, and keep teaching wild and queer. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me! This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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