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Teaching While Queer

Teaching While Queer

Hosted by: Bryan Stanton

Teaching While Queer is a space for 2SLGBTQIA+ educational professionals to share their stories working in academia. We dive into our experiences as students and how that informed our work in academia as adults....

Episodes

Sharon Tang's Insightful Journey as a Queer Teacher

Season #1 Episode #19

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...
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Alex Conway: Breaking Down Barriers for LGBTQIA+ in Education

Season #1 Episode #18

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...
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Amplifying Queer Narratives in Education: Danielle's Advocacy

Season #1 Episode #17

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...
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Sarah Wilt: Unraveling the Complexities of Being a Queer Educator

Season #1 Episode #16

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...
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A Journey through Education: Being Queer, Christian, and Courageous with Brittany

Season #1 Episode #15

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.Ā Have you ever wondered what it's like...
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The Power of Authenticity: An Aromantic and Asexual Educator's Tale

Season #1 Episode #14

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.Ā Ever...
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Breaking Stereotypes and Inspiring Students with Katelynn Hartman-Geier

Season #1 Episode #13

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...
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Leading Classroom Conversations on Sensitive Topics: Monsieur Steve's Approach

Season #1 Episode #12

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...
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Teaching While Queer: The Musical Journey of Ben Wilkinson and His Fight for Inclusivity

Season #1 Episode #8

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.Ā Have you ever wondered about...
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Teaching While Queer: Navigating Identity and Authenticity with Susanna Crowell

Season #1 Episode #7

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...
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The Inspiring Story of Abe Ramirez: Queer Educator and Advocate

Season #1 Episode #6

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...
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Dr. Lulu's Queer Awakening: A Story of Affirmation and Change

Season #1 Episode #5

TW/This episode contains a conversation on the topic of suicide in LGBTQIA+ youth. Please proceed as necessary to keep yourself safe.Ā In this episode Bryan speaks with Dr. Lulu a San Antonio-based physician, educator,...
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