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March 21, 2024

Pioneering Queer-Inclusive Education: Andre Zarate on Building the Ho…

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...

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March 14, 2024

Composing a Life of Authenticity and Acceptance in Education

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 27 Caught between the desire to be true to oneself and the necessity of navigating a professional landscape, our latest guest, a gay cisgender man and orchestra educator from the Southw...

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March 7, 2024

Illuminating the Queer Educator's Journey: Autumn Sundt on Identity, …

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 26 Navigating the crossroads of identity and profession can be a labyrinth for queer educators, but Autumn Sundt, a non-binary lesbian and beacon of insight, guides us through the twist...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Shaping Safe Spaces for Students of All Genders and Sexualities

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 25 Transformed from a self-proclaimed homophobe to an unwavering champion for 2S LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools, our guest, a trailblazing school counselor, sits with me, Bryan Stanton, to...

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Feb. 22, 2024

Embracing Authenticity and Courage: Am're Ford on Being Queer in Cons…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 24 Have you ever found yourself wrestling with identity in a place that doesn't quite seem ready to accept you? My conversation with the inspiring Am're Ford, an educator and musician f...

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Feb. 15, 2024

Embracing Identity: Michael Gagnon's Journey as a Queer Educator in a…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 23 Navigating the complexities of identity in the classroom, Michael Gagnon (he/him), a seasoned high school English teacher, joins us to share his powerful story of growing up queer in...

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Feb. 8, 2024

Navigating the Educational Currents: Julio Carpio on Being Queer A Ed…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 22 Strap in for an intimate journey through the world of queer education with myself, Brian Stanton, and the exceptional Julio Carpio (he/they). Together, we navigate the nuanced path o...

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Feb. 1, 2024

Embracing the Challenge: SJ Janjua on Being a Trans Educators

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 21 It takes a special kind of courage to navigate the educational field while embracing a queer identity, a truth SJ Janjua (they/them) and I know all too well. As we sit down for …

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Jan. 25, 2024

The Intersection of Queerness and Education: E Ciszek's Journey as a …

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 20 Navigating the complexities of identity as a queer educator and parent is a journey fraught with challenges, triumphs, and poignant reflections. Join me, Bryan Stanton, alongside the...

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Jan. 18, 2024

Embracing Pronouns and Queer Identity: James Young's Educational Insi…

In this episode, James Young discusses the importance of pronouns and creating a culture of inclusivity in the classroom. They share their experience growing up as a queer student and the challenges they faced. James also talks about their journey …

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Jan. 11, 2024

Authenticity in Education: Grant Moss on Being a Gay Educator in a Co…

The conversation explores the experiences of Grant Moss, a queer teacher in conservative states, and how his personal journey has influenced his teaching. The discussion covers topics such as the impact of media portrayals on the queer community, creating a …

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Jan. 4, 2024

Pioneering Queer Advocacy in Schools and Beyond with Ed Sparan

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 17 Have you ever wondered how the threads of personal history, activism, and education weave together to shape our understanding of critical social issues? I, Brian Stanton, am thrilled...

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Dec. 14, 2023

Transforming the Educational Landscape: A Pollicino's Proactive Advoc…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 16 Do you ever wonder what it's like navigating academia as a 2S LGBTQ+ educator? We've got an incredibly enlightening conversation for you! We're joined by A Pollicino, a brilliant mus...

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Dec. 7, 2023

Cultivating Compassion: A Conversation with Annabel Flemate

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 15 Join us on a journey of understanding and self-discovery with Annabel Flamate, a passionate pre-K and TK teacher who uses sign language as another creative tool for connecting with h...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Transforming Education: Max Whitehouse's Authentic Journey as a Trans…

Teaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 14 Picture this: you're a trans man, principal of an unconventional school, and you're changing the lives of young minds every day. That's the reality for our guest, Max Whitehouse (he/...

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Nov. 16, 2023

Embracing Identity: An Insight into Alicia Arballo's LGBTQ+ Advocacy …

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 13 Imagine a classroom where textbooks are set aside and real-world experiences take center stage. That's exactly what our guest Alicia Arballo (she/her) did in her illustrious 36-year ...

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Nov. 9, 2023

Moving Beyond Poor Educational Experiences to Empower Students with C…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 12 Join us as we take a deep exploration into the life of an extraordinary individual, Casper Oliver (he/they/fae). Casper, a proud non-binary educator and advocate, takes us on a journ...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Navigating Queerness in Academia: Keri McDonough's Journey of Self-Di…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2 Episode 11 How does a queer, non-binary AFAB individual navigate through a conservative, all-female Catholic high school and find their identity? What if the era is the early 2000s and technolog...

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Oct. 26, 2023

Jake Brown: A Journey of Inclusivity and Compassion in Education

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 10 Ever wondered how a queer educator navigates through the intricacies of faith, education, and identity? Well, strap in for a deep dive into a unique intersection of life and learning...

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Oct. 19, 2023

Small Steps, Big Impact: Queer Identity in Teaching with Aaron Rupcha…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 9 Ever felt like you're living a future that didn't exist in your childhood? That's the extraordinary journey of Aaron Rupchand-Kokotek (he/him), a queer science teacher who navigated h...

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Oct. 12, 2023

Exploring Queer Identity & Inclusivity: A Deep Dive with Lindz Amer

Teaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 8 Ever wish you had a clear, accessible resource to navigate the complexities of gender and sexuality when you were just a kid? Meet Lindz Amer (they/them), a creator, author, educator,...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Transcending Barriers in Queer Education: Conversations with Finn Men…

Teaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 7 Have you ever considered the complexities of navigating classrooms as a queer student or teacher? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Finn Menzies (he/him), a skilled educat...

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Sept. 28, 2023

The Journey of a Bisexual Pansexual Educator: Gerilyn Brault's Experi…

Strap in for a riveting conversation with the dynamic and inspiring, Gerilyn Brault, a queer youth educator who takes us on a deep and personal journey into her life as a bisexual pansexual. Our conversation explores her jour...

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Sept. 21, 2023

Teaching While Queer: Willie Carver's Journey of Resilience and Activ…

Welcome to an intriguing conversation with Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr (he/him), the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, an advocate for LGBTQ+ students, and a proud gay Appalachian. Willie's story of growing up queer amids...

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