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Oct. 25, 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 with our guest, Jake Brown (he/him). Raised in a small, Catholic mining town…

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Oct. 25, 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 with our guest, Jake Brown (he/him). Raised in a small, Catholic mining town…

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Oct. 23, 2023

This week Jake shares how the #furry community is a form of self expression.

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Oct. 20, 2023

We made it! The school year is 1/4th over. How are you all doing?

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Oct. 20, 2023

Part Two: How can small steps make a big impact in creating an inclusive learning environment?

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Oct. 20, 2023

Part 1: How can small steps make a big impact in creating an inclusive learning environment?

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Oct. 18, 2023

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

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 his self-discovery in a conservative Jewish school. Our chat explores his queer awakening, the remarkable evolution…

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Oct. 18, 2023

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

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 his self-discovery in a conservative Jewish school. Our chat explores his queer awakening, the remarkable evolution…

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Oct. 12, 2023

October 12, 2023

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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, activist, and performer, who is changing the narrative with their ground-breaking web series,…

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Oct. 11, 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, activist, and performer, who is changing the narrative with their ground-breaking web series,…

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Oct. 4, 2023

Transcending Barriers in Queer Education: Conversations with Finn Menzies

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 educator with experiences spanning from preschool to community college. We delve headfirst into Finn's journey, discussing…

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Oct. 4, 2023

Transcending Barriers in Queer Education: Conversations with Finn Menzies

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 educator with experiences spanning from preschool to community college. We delve headfirst into Finn's journey, discussing…

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Sept. 27, 2023

The Journey of a Bisexual/Pansexual Educator: Gerilyn Brault's Experience

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 journey to self-discovery, from the stirring moment she saw Sailor Uranus to her experiences…

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Sept. 27, 2023

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

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 journey to self-discovery, from the stirring moment she saw Sailor Uranus to her…

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Sept. 27, 2023

In this week’s episode explore the journey of a bisexual/pansexual educator, Gerilyn Brault.

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Sept. 21, 2023

Teaching While Queer: Willie Carver's Journey of Resilience and Activism in Kentucky

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 amidst the 90s AIDS narrative and his experience of finding solace in school during his…

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Sept. 20, 2023

Teaching While Queer: Willie Carver's Journey of Resilience and Activism in Kentucky

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 amidst the 90s AIDS narrative and his experience of finding solace in school during his…

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Sept. 13, 2023

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

Teaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 4 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 the world of education? Intriguing, right? In our…

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Sept. 13, 2023

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

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 the world of education? Intriguing, right? In our exclusive chat with Jacob Boergesson, a seasoned…

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Sept. 7, 2023

Teaching While Queer: The Transformational Journey of Chris, a Non-binary Transmasc Educator

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 transformative journey of Chris, a non-binary transmasc high school English teacher from rural Montana. Their story is…

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Sept. 6, 2023

The Transformational Journey of Chris, a Non-binary Transmasc Educator

Have you ever considered the struggle of self-discovery and identity formation in a deeply conservative society? Imagine then, the transformative journey of Chris, a non-binary transmasc high school English teacher from rural Montana. Their story is an inspiration, an exploration of self-identity formed within a red-state environment, and further developed…

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Aug. 30, 2023

Teaching While Queer with Andrea "Fitz" Fitzgerald

Season 2, Episode 2 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 with an intimate understanding of such a life. Andrea's journey, filled with…

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Aug. 30, 2023

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

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 with an intimate understanding of such a life. Andrea's journey, filled with the struggle for authenticity…

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