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Episodes

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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Sept. 14, 2023

Jacob Boergesson's Battlegrounds: Teaching, Advocacy, Parenting, and …

In this episode Bryan (he/they) speaks with Jacob Boergesson (he/him) about teaching, professional development, cosplay, and leaving the profession. What would you say if I told you that cosplay could be a powerful tool in th...

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Sept. 7, 2023

Teaching While Queer: The Transformational Journey of Chris, a Non-bi…

In this episode Bryan sits down with high school English teacher, Chris Warren (they/them). Have you ever considered the struggle of self-discovery and identity formation in a deeply conservative society? Imagine then, the tr...

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Aug. 31, 2023

Andrea "Fitz" Fitzgerald: A Tale of Resilience and Authenticity as a …

Have you ever pondered what it takes to live authentically while being a queer educator? Revealing her personal journey, our guest Andrea "Fitz" Fitzgerald (she/her), a lesbian math coach from Memphis, Tennessee, provides us ...

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Aug. 24, 2023

Creating Safe Classroom Spaces with Jake Noble

Join me on a journey into the life of Jake Noble (they/them), a non-binary, queer theater educator who has intertwined their personal identity journey with their passion for teaching. Hailing from Williamsburg, Virginia, Jake...

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May 18, 2023

Sharon Tang's Insightful Journey as a Queer Teacher

Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they) chats with queer Los Angeles High School Art Teacher, Sharon Tang (she/her). They discuss coming out as an adult, the double standard that queer teachers are held to, the current legislative envi...

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May 4, 2023

Alex Conway: Breaking Down Barriers for LGBTQIA+ in Education

Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with Clinical Psychologist, Alex Conway (he/him). The two talk techniques for creating safe and inclusive spaces, homophobia and ableism, and working with children with disabilities. Yo...

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April 20, 2023

Amplifying Queer Narratives in Education: Danielle's Advocacy

Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they), talks with New Jersey, lesbian teacher, Danielle Earle (she/her) about current legislation and the black queer community. When I first met Danielle, she was a beacon of hope in a classroom that ...

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April 6, 2023

Sarah Wilt: Unraveling the Complexities of Being a Queer Educator

This week host, Bryan Stanton (he/they), speaks with English Teacher Sarah Wilt (shey/they). The two talk about demisexual identity, working as a virtual educator for a Christian School, and past careers in Juvenile Detention...

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March 23, 2023

A Journey through Education: Being Queer, Christian, and Courageous w…

Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with Brittany (she/her) a bisexual English teacher in North Texas. The two talk about bisexual identity, conservative outrage, and doxing. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a ...

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March 9, 2023

The Power of Authenticity: An Aromantic and Asexual Educator's Tale

In this episode, Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they), talks with Jeanne-Anne Tye (she/her) a high school English teacher in North Texas. We dive into the "A" of LGBTQIA talking asexual/aromantic identities and masking. Ever wondere...

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Feb. 23, 2023

Breaking Stereotypes and Inspiring Students with Katelynn Hartman-Gei…

Host Bryan Stanton (he/they) sits down with lesbian elementary health and PE Teacher, Katelyn Hartman-Geier (she/her). The two discuss the moment you realize you're different, navigating social norms and self identity, and su...

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Feb. 9, 2023

Leading Classroom Conversations on Sensitive Topics: Monsieur Steve's…

Host, Bryan Stanton (he/they), sits down with Toronto-based French Immersion teacher Monseiur Steve (he/him). They talk everything from the difference in educational standards between the US and Canada to similar experiences ...

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Dec. 22, 2022

The Unfiltered Reality of Being a Queer Nanny turned Teacher: Seth Da…

In this episode host, Bryan (he/they), speaks with visual arts teacher, Seth Day (he/him) about his transgender journey, transitioning from public education to nannying to private education, and working in a very supportive p...

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Dec. 8, 2022

Unheard Voices: Kolby Campbell's Account of Being a Queer Teacher in …

In this episode host, Bryan (he/they), speaks with Theatre Teacher, Kolby Campbell (he/him) about past homophobic teachers and being a support for LGBTQIA+ students. Ever wondered how a queer theater teacher navigates the edu...

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Nov. 24, 2022

Teaching While Queer: The Musical Journey of Ben Wilkinson and His Fi…

In this episode Host, Bryan (he/they) and Ben Wilkinson (he/him) talk teaching at the high school you attended, seeing students as humans, and connect over a shared influential educator. Have you ever wondered about the exper...

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Nov. 10, 2022

Teaching While Queer: Navigating Identity and Authenticity with Susan…

In this episode host, Bryan Stanton (he/they) speaks with Texas and New York City teaching artist, Susannah Crowell (they/she) about teaching through story, radical acceptance, and the journey that is discovering one's self. ...

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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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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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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. 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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