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Pioneering Queer-Inclusive Education: Andre Zarate on Building the House of Legends and Celebrating Identity in Schools

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of identity and academia, feeling the undercurrents of history and personal narrative tug at your feet? That's where my guest, Andre Zarate (he/they/siyá), and I find common ground. As an...

Teaching While Queer is a podcast where 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals share their stories in academia. Episodes are released every week from August to May.

 

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June 9, 2022

Welcome to Teaching While Queer

Bryan 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...

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Aug. 18, 2022

Lessons Beyond the Classroom: The Life of a Gay Teacher in France

Today, Bryan is joined by French Educator, Romain Galati (he/him). Romain teaches German and discusses his experience growing up in a small town in France and how he has shown up as an LGBTQIA+ educator. Ever wonder what it's...

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Sept. 1, 2022

Michael Musgrave-Perkins: Teaching Theatre, Navigating Queer Identity…

Bryan 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 scho...

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Sept. 15, 2022

Unveiling the Curtain: Jimmy Chrismon's Struggles and Triumphs as a Q…

Host, 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; ...

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Sept. 29, 2022

Dr. Lulu's Queer Awakening: A Story of Affirmation and Change

TW/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 a...

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Oct. 27, 2022

The Inspiring Story of Abe Ramirez: Queer Educator and Advocate

In 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 th...

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Recent Blog Posts

Jake Brown: A Journey of Inclusivity and Compassion in Education

Teaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 10 Reflection Our latest podcast episode features an engaging conversation with queer educator Jake Brown, who shares his inspiring journey of navigating faith, education, and identity. Jake's experiences, fr…

Small Steps, Big Impact: Queer Identity in Teaching with Aaron Rupchand-Kokotek

My thoughts to Teaching While Queer Season 2 Episode 9. The journey of self-discovery is a unique and deeply personal experience. This process can be even more complex and challenging for those navigating their queer identity within a conservative …

Exploring Education Through the Lens of Inclusion with Finn Menzies

The episode of Teaching While Queer featuring Finn Menzies delves into the complexities of navigating classrooms as a queer student or teacher. Finn's experiences as an educator, ranging from preschool to community college, have given him unique ins…

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