Teaching with Pride: Embracing Queer Narratives in Education
Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 38
Elisa Greb (she/her), a middle school English teacher, shares her experience of hiding her queerness for the first 10 years of her career and the impact it had on her. Bryan Stanton, the host, discusses the importance of creating a supportive community for queer educators. They also explore the challenges and progress in LGBTQ+ rights and the normalization of queer identities. Elisa talks about the camaraderie she now experiences with queer students and the importance of being a supportive adult for them. The conversation explores the normalization of LGBTQ+ identities among young people and the changing dynamics in school communities. The speakers discuss the increasing comfort and self-acceptance of students, the role of adults in supporting LGBTQ+ youth, and the potential impact of queer parents on future generations. They also touch on the challenges of toxic masculinity and the importance of authenticity in the classroom. Elisa Greb shares her experience as a teacher and author, highlighting the need for inclusivity and representation. Elisa's narrative culminates in "Actually Invisible," a novel that bridges experiences across the queer educator community.
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