Teaching While Queer

Teaching While Queer Are you a q***r educator feeling isolated by identity politics on campus? Ready to reclaim your voice and connect with a supportive community?

Teaching While Q***r provides q***r folks working in education with a community to feel less alone and unload the burden of identity politics so you can work & live as your authentic self. Listen to:

Be enveloped in a community of q***r educators
Gain resources and advice on LGBTQ inclusion in School
Move from surviving to thriving authentically in your professional and personal life

Host, Brya

n Stanton holds an MFA in Theatre Pedagogy with a focus on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning. He is a former Teacher of the Year who was targeted by conservative voices which led to the creation of this space. Every Tuesday and Thursday Bryan sits down with q***r educators from around the world to amplify their voices and ensure that we are never silenced. Start by listening to episode #19: "Advocacy through Art and Drag: A Q***r Teacher Helping LGBTQ Students in Schools”.

Starting at a young age helps to guide children on a more path. Hear more in our conversation with
09/12/2024

Starting at a young age helps to guide children on a more path. Hear more in our conversation with

When you are in the job hunt or in the interview what are some things you do to make sure your potential workplace is sa...
09/08/2024

When you are in the job hunt or in the interview what are some things you do to make sure your potential workplace is safe for people? ***r

🌟 Encouraging kids to ask questions is one of the most powerful tools we have as educators! By fostering curiosity and c...
09/08/2024

🌟 Encouraging kids to ask questions is one of the most powerful tools we have as educators! By fostering curiosity and challenging conventional thinking, we help students understand that their voices matter and that they have the power to drive change. When we uplift their questions, we uplift their potential to envision a better, more just world. 🚀💡 ***r
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Restorative justice isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a transformative approach that fosters genuine understanding, accountabil...
09/08/2024

Restorative justice isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a transformative approach that fosters genuine understanding, accountability, and healing within our educational communities. ✨

When we create spaces for dialogue and empathy, we not only address conflicts but also build stronger, more inclusive environments where every student feels valued and heard. 🏫💬 ***r
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Every student deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood—including English language learners. 🌎 Teachers play a crucia...
09/07/2024

Every student deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood—including English language learners. 🌎 Teachers play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive classroom where language is a bridge, not a barrier. By embracing cultural diversity, using inclusive strategies, and building meaningful connections, we can help every student find their voice. 🎙️ 💬 ***r ***r

Every student deserves a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive and be their authentic selves. Teachers h...
09/07/2024

Every student deserves a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive and be their authentic selves. Teachers have a powerful role in advocating for and protecting our q***r students. Stand up, speak out, and show up for them—every day. 🏳️‍🌈✊ ***r ***rYouth ***r

Our new podcast cover art launched today. Thank you for everyone who helped us choose our new artwork. I think it really...
09/04/2024

Our new podcast cover art launched today. Thank you for everyone who helped us choose our new artwork. I think it really pops! ***rPodcast ***rTeachers ***r

Integrity: doing the right thing when no one is looking. This should be a standard we all live up to. ***r ***rpodcast...
08/22/2024

Integrity: doing the right thing when no one is looking. This should be a standard we all live up to. ***r ***rpodcast ***an

Q***r Joy is often pushed to the side for the sake of trauma stories but Q***r Joy is abundant and so necessary! Share y...
08/20/2024

Q***r Joy is often pushed to the side for the sake of trauma stories but Q***r Joy is abundant and so necessary! Share your stories of Q***r Joy in the comments and listen to our full episode with Dr. Danelle Adeniji today! ***rJoy ***r

Before I forget today is our 2 year anniversary! Thanks for joining me on this journey! - ***r ***rpodcast ***rteach...
08/20/2024

Before I forget today is our 2 year anniversary! Thanks for joining me on this journey! -

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This is my why? At the start of the school year we are often inundated with the phrase “remember your ‘Why?’” Well this ...
08/19/2024

This is my why? At the start of the school year we are often inundated with the phrase “remember your ‘Why?’” Well this right here is my why. It means so much to me that I have created a space that helps others. Thank you to the person who sent this message. Running the podcast on my own is a lot of work and I truly appreciate these messages.

Help us choose a new logo for the podcast. As we grow this logo will be used on Apple and Spotify but we will maintain t...
08/17/2024

Help us choose a new logo for the podcast. As we grow this logo will be used on Apple and Spotify but we will maintain the existing logo for the nonprofit work we are doing.

I’m running a podcast cover contest on 99designs. Designers have submitted 42 designs so far. Please vote on your favorite as I’d love to receive your feedback.

Just like our identities, growth is a journey. 🌱 Embracing who we are today is the first step in teaching others tomorro...
08/16/2024

Just like our identities, growth is a journey. 🌱 Embracing who we are today is the first step in teaching others tomorrow. ***r ***an ***r

“we, the + community have worked fiercely to establish essential, vital spaces.” - Wilfred Paloma ***rClassroom +Sp...
08/13/2024

“we, the + community have worked fiercely to establish essential, vital spaces.” - Wilfred Paloma ***rClassroom +Spaces ***rVoices ***r

I have the privilege of attending production of the Prom tonight and the thing I love the most is how many young people...
08/10/2024

I have the privilege of attending production of the Prom tonight and the thing I love the most is how many young people are involved in a q***r affirming piece. Thank you all for providing space for young people to be safe to themselves.

Teachers have such a tremendous impact on students. Those of us who teach often remember the teacher that inspired us to...
08/09/2024

Teachers have such a tremendous impact on students. Those of us who teach often remember the teacher that inspired us to do what we do. Who is your inspirational teacher? ***r ***rPodcast ***an

New Episode! "The Transformative Power of Personal Identity in Schools for LGBTQ Educators"Ask A Q***r Educator Ever won...
08/08/2024

New Episode! "The Transformative Power of Personal Identity in Schools for LGBTQ Educators"

Ask A Q***r Educator Ever wondered how growing up q***r in the heartland shapes one’s journey as an educator? Discover LiLi’s (she/they) compelling story from Topeka to Seattle and back, as they navigate identity, community, ...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

The desire to be there for your students is strong but you must make sure you are safe. You cannot be present for your s...
08/06/2024

The desire to be there for your students is strong but you must make sure you are safe. You cannot be present for your students if you are not safe to work. ***rVoices ***an ***r

New Episode! "The Impact of Representation and Visibility for LGBTQ+ Folks in Education"Ask A Q***r Educator Ever wonder...
08/06/2024

New Episode! "The Impact of Representation and Visibility for LGBTQ+ Folks in Education"

Ask A Q***r Educator Ever wondered how educators can create safer spaces for q***r students? Join us as we dive into a conversation with Phil Vilar (they/them), a theatre teacher from Dallas, Texas, who shares their journey a...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

New Episode! "How to Respond When K.A.L. “Kill All Le***ans” is Posted in Schools as An LGBTQ Educator"Ask A Q***r Educa...
08/01/2024

New Episode! "How to Respond When K.A.L. “Kill All Le***ans” is Posted in Schools as An LGBTQ Educator"

Ask A Q***r Educator Ever wondered what it's like to be an educator embracing their true identity while navigating through the complexities of teaching? Dive into this episode with Rebecca Creasy as she shares her journey fro...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

New Episode! "How You Can Push Through LGBTQ Attacks in Conservative Schools and Maintain Your Authenticity"Ask A Q***r ...
07/31/2024

New Episode! "How You Can Push Through LGBTQ Attacks in Conservative Schools and Maintain Your Authenticity"

Ask A Q***r Educator Ever wondered how to navigate being q***r while teaching in a school? Listen in as Barb MacWilliam shares her journey and challenges as a q***r middle school teacher. Barb's experience highlights the comp...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

New Episode! "How To Use Affirmations To Increase Advocacy for LGBTQ Students in Elementary Education"Ask A Q***r Educat...
07/25/2024

New Episode! "How To Use Affirmations To Increase Advocacy for LGBTQ Students in Elementary Education"

Ask A Q***r Educator Are you struggling to show up authentically in your workplace? Join us as we dive into Sean Palzere's (he/they) journey as a q***r fifth-grade teacher and explore how authenticity and representation can r...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

New Episode! "How To Be Authentic in Conservative Settings As An LGBTQ Educator"Ask A Q***r Educator Are you navigating ...
07/23/2024

New Episode! "How To Be Authentic in Conservative Settings As An LGBTQ Educator"

Ask A Q***r Educator Are you navigating the complexities of identity in today’s educational landscape? Join us as Jo Peacock (she/her), an educator and advocate, shares her journey as a q***r woman in the IT and teaching sect...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

New Episode! "Defending Q***r Educators: Confronting Doxing and Online Harassment"Ask A Q***r Educator Doxing is not jus...
06/27/2024

New Episode! "Defending Q***r Educators: Confronting Doxing and Online Harassment"

Ask A Q***r Educator Doxing is not just a buzzword; it's a real and terrifying weapon used to silence and intimidate educators, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. On this episode of Teaching While Q***r, we bring to li...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

New Episode! "Recap: Stories from Around the Globe"Ask A Q***r Educator Season 2, Mini-Sode 3 Today I take a look back a...
06/18/2024

New Episode! "Recap: Stories from Around the Globe"

Ask A Q***r Educator Season 2, Mini-Sode 3 Today I take a look back at conversations with educators from around the global. Some of my key takeaways include the fact that we may be from different parts of the world but the r...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

Calling all q***r educators! 🌈✨ Your experience matters and we want to hear it! Interested in being a guest? DM us or cl...
06/17/2024

Calling all q***r educators! 🌈✨ Your experience matters and we want to hear it! Interested in being a guest? DM us or click the link in bio. Let’s inspire together! 🎙️🌟 ***rTeachers ***rVoices ***r

https://www.teachingwhileq***r.org/be-a-guest

New Episode! "Breaking Stereotypes: Trans Educators in Focus"Today I want to provide space for our transgender siblings....
06/13/2024

New Episode! "Breaking Stereotypes: Trans Educators in Focus"

Today I want to provide space for our transgender siblings. The “T” in LGBTQ often gets attacked from both a heterosexual and homosexual perspective. There are those who wish to distance the LGB from the T and in reality we a...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

New Episode! "Celebrating Diverse Q***r Educators: Fan Favorites from Season One"Teaching While Q***r, Season 2, Episo...
06/12/2024

New Episode! "Celebrating Diverse Q***r Educators: Fan Favorites from Season One"

Teaching While Q***r, Season 2, Episode 39 Mini-sode Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they) takes us on a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of your favorite episodes from Season One of Teaching While Q***r. Our fan favorites ...

Teaching While Q***r is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia.

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Are you curious how your early q***r experiences could shape your approach to education and activism today? In this episode, Mx. Frankie Dascola and I how your lived experiences uniquely qualify you to make a difference in the lives of q***r students. Through our conversation you will discover how to: Harness personal q***r experiences to create inclusive and supportive educational environments. Implement effective strategies for advocating LGBTQ+ rights and visibility within your community and school. Use your voice to push back against discrimination while maintaining personal and professional safety. Tune in to gain insights and practical advice on using your past to fuel meaningful change in education and beyond! Connect with Frankie on Instagram at @mxdascola93. #Q***r #Q***rPodcadt #LGBTQ #educator

Meet @mxdascola93 tomorrow’s guest in #TeachingWhileQ***r. We talk #representation, the impact of teachers on future generations, and standing up for what’s right! #q***r #Q***rPodcast #Q***rEducators

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to come out later in life, especially when you’re a long-time educator in a conservative school district? In this episode, Tyler Murphy’s (he/him) and I discuss how to balance being true to yourself in a challenging environment. Through our conversation you will: Gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of coming out later in life, particularly in a conservative setting. Discover practical strategies for being an authentic LGBTQ+ ally and educator. Learn how to support students and colleagues while navigating policies and personal growth in a professional environment. Hit play now to hear Tyler’s compelling story and gain valuable advice on embracing your true self in any setting. #Q***r #Q***rPodcast #Q***rTeacher #Gay #LGBTQ

Meet Tyler! Tomorrow’s guest on #TeachingWhileQ***r. He is a seasoned, gay, science teacher in suburban Pennsylvania. #Q***r #Gay #LGBTQ #PridePodcasts #Q***rPodcast #Q***rTeacher

In this episode, Adam Barrett (he/him) and I discuss how bring authentic self into the classroom makes it more inclusive for your students. Through our conversation you will: Learn strategies for being your authentic q***r self in religious schools. Discover how to create an inclusive classroom that respects diverse identities. Gain new approaches to teaching empathy to young students. Tune in now to hear Adam Barrett share transformative ideas and personal experiences that could reshape how we approach education in diverse and inclusive ways. Connect with Adam on Instagram at @mister_muinteoir_ #q***r #q***rteacher #gay #lgbtq #RestorativePractices

Welcome Adam Barrett, an inspiring Irish primary school teacher to the Teaching While Q***r family! 🌈 Tune in tomorrow as we dive into his journey, insights, and the impact of #LGBTQ+ educators in the classroom. #LGBTQTeachers #Q***r #IrishEducation #InclusiveClassrooms #RestorativeJustice #Gay

What’s it like to navigate a career as a q***r educator in a field where traditional norms often overshadow diverse identities? In this episode, Dr. Mel Adams (she/her) shares her profound journey of embracing and integrating her q***r identity into her role as a college professor. Whether you’re an educator, student, or simply someone interested in LGBTQ+ issues, Mel’s story highlights the complexities and triumphs of living authentically in a professional setting. Through our conversation you will: Discover strategies to navigate the challenges of being an out q***r educator, Learn valuable approaches for addressing anti-q***r behavior. Gain insights into the evolving understanding of q***r identities and the importance of representation in academia and beyond. Tune in now to hear Dr. Mel Adams’ inspiring story and valuable advice on how authenticity and representation can transform educational environments. #q***r #Gay #Le***an #educator #q***rpodcast #Bisexual #Transgender

🌟 Our next guest on Teaching While Q***r is the brilliant Dr. Mel Adams (she/her). Get ready to dive deep into her insights on fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools and beyond. 🌈 Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation that’s bound to ignite new ideas and conversations in your teaching communities. Tune in tomorrow! #Q***r #InclusiveEducation #LGBTQInEducation #Representation #Gay #Le***an #Bisexual #Transgender

Friday Spotlight with our host! Have you caught our two newest episodes? Give em a listen and subscribe to always get those fresh episodes. #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

Today's episode is fresh out the oven and served up you! How can we as educators support our students more? thanks for sitting down with us, Tommy! ##q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

Rise and shine, we're coming at you with a new intro for our next guest! Catch up before tomorrow's episode with Tommy! #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

A beautiful Tuesday for a new episode! Check your podcast apps and give our interview with Claudia Cortese (she/they) a listen. What class impacted you as a student? #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

A quick little intro for this Labor Day Monday! Join us tomorrow for our interview with Claudia Cortes (she/they)! #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

Another Friday has come. Spotlight on our amazing host, BRYAN (he/they)!!! Enjoy your Labor Day weekend for all the Americans! #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

Paging Dr. Wood! Your episode is ready! New episode out now, give it a listen and tell us your thoughts. #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast

It's a new day in the classroom, and we've got Dr. Landon Wood (he/him) coming to you tomorrow! Is it a merry gay day where you are? #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

Our episode with Donnie (he/they) is out NOW. Go give it a listen, and let us know what state you're in, they have different ways of doing things, huh? #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

Good morning and welcome back! First up this week: Donnie Martino (he/they) sits down with Bryan. Episode out tomorrow! #q***r #lgbtq #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #nonbinary #trans #podcast #q***rleadership

Friday Spotlight on Bryan! Have a great weekend and give our episodes this week a listen if you haven't yet! #q***r #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #lgbtq #nonbinary #trans

One!? What about a few other favorite things? 🤭 time for a new episode out now. Make sure to like, subscribe, and give us a review! #q***r #q***rpodcast #educator #2slgbtqia #lgbtq #nonbinary #trans

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