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Romain's Journey: Growing up Gay in Small-Town France In the heart of France, Romain Galati, a dedicated educator, embarked on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance amidst the constraints of growing up gay in a small town. This insightful blog…

Introduction In the current educational landscape, LGBTQIA+ educators face unique challenges and experiences that shape their identities and careers. This blog post, inspired by Bryan Stanton's podcast episode "Welcome to Teaching While Queer," exp…

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…

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 …

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…

In the latest episode of our podcast, we are joined by Willie Carver, the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, who gives us a captivating insight into his journey of resilience, activism, and teaching while being queer in a conservative state like Ken…

In a recent podcast episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jacob Boergesson, a seasoned teacher with a nine-year tenure, to discuss his unique journey as a queer educator. Jacob, known for his innovative use of cosplay in the classroom, of…

Our latest podcast episode, titled "Teaching While Queer: The Transformational Journey of Chris, a Non-binary Transmac Educator," delves into the inspiring journey of Chris, a high school English teacher from rural Montana. Raised in a deeply conser…

This blog is a breakdown of the key takeaways from my discussion with Andrea "Fitz" Fitzgerald. The journey of an educator is filled with challenges and triumphs, but what does it mean to navigate this path while also living authentically as a quee…

In the latest episode of our podcast, we were privileged to delve into the life and work of Jake Noble, a non-binary, queer theater educator from Williamsburg, Virginia. Jake's journey intertwines their personal identity with their passion for teach…