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Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 32 When the curtains rise on the stage of life, we are often met with a cast of characters who shape our journey. Brandon Box Higdon stands out as a beacon of strength and inspiration, joining us to unravel his narrative as a queer…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 32 When the curtains rise on the stage of life, we are often met with a cast of characters who shape our journey. Brandon Box Higdon stands out as a beacon of strength and inspiration, joining us to unravel his narrative as a queer…

Teaching. While Queer, Season 2, Episode 31 When you walk through the halls of academia as a queer individual, the echoes of your identity resonate with every step. That's why I sat with Steph Graham (she/her), a beacon of light for those navigating the professional world while proudly owning their…

Teaching. While Queer, Season 2, Episode 31 When you walk through the halls of academia as a queer individual, the echoes of your identity resonate with every step. That's why I sat with Steph Graham (she/her), a beacon of light for those navigating the professional world while proudly owning their…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 30 When Zachary Zahand (he/him), a dynamic middle school theater teacher, stepped into my studio, I knew we were about to embark on a profound exploration of queer education and identity. Together, we unravel Zachary's colorful tapestry of experiences, from the shift in teaching…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 30 When Zachary Zahand (he/him), a dynamic middle school theater teacher, stepped into my studio, I knew we were about to embark on a profound exploration of queer education and identity. Together, we unravel Zachary's colorful tapestry of experiences, from the shift in teaching…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 29 Grab your headphones and get ready for an enlightening conversation that takes us into the heart of what it means to be a queer educator today. Our guest, Nicky Meindl (they/them), isn't just any teacher; they're a non-binary trans and queer special education…

Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 29 Grab your headphones and get ready for an enlightening conversation that takes us into the heart of what it means to be a queer educator today. Our guest, Nicky Meindl (they/them), isn't just any teacher; they're a non-binary trans and queer special education…

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 adjunct professor and doctoral researcher, Andre is pioneering the House of Legends school…

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 adjunct professor and doctoral researcher, Andre is pioneering the House of Legends school…

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 Southwest, shares the intricate dance of maintaining authenticity while ensuring safety in the classroom.…

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 Southwest, shares the intricate dance of maintaining authenticity while ensuring safety in the classroom.…

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 twists and turns in our latest conversation. Their story unfolds like a map of self-discovery,…

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 twists and turns in our latest conversation. Their story unfolds like a map of self-discovery,…

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 share their remarkable journey. Together, we peel back the layers of queer identity, revealing the dynamic…

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 share their remarkable journey. Together, we peel back the layers of queer identity, revealing the dynamic…

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 from Oklahoma City, pulls back the curtain on the complexities of being queer…

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 from Oklahoma City, pulls back the curtain on the complexities of being queer…

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 a conservative, Catholic family. From the shadows of shame and the height of the…

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 a conservative, Catholic family. From the shadows of shame and the height of the…

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 of teaching with pride amid today's societal complexities. Julio, a non-binary Latinx educator, shares their…

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 of teaching with pride amid today's societal complexities. Julio, a non-binary Latinx educator, shares their…