Advocacy through literature in Education: "Actually Invisible" author speaks

Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self

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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.
Key Takeaways:

• Hiding one's queerness can have a significant impact on a teacher's well-being and ability to connect with students.
• The presence of queer parents in schools can lead to a more diverse and accepting understanding of gender and sexuality.
• Toxic masculinity remains a challenge in middle schools, making it harder for boys to come out as LGBTQ+.

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The podcast explores the challenges and successes of LGBTQ representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

Rozdziały

1. Advocacy through literature in Education: "Actually Invisible" author speaks (00:00:00)

2. Teaching While Queer - Educator Experiences (00:00:05)

3. Navigating Identity as a Teacher (00:12:48)

4. Progress and Challenges in LGBTQ+ Rights (00:17:28)

5. Promoting LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in Schools (00:32:19)

6. Authenticity and Individual Teaching Approaches (00:36:58)

7. Teaching While Queer (00:42:21)

8. Summer Queer Teaching Sessions Announcement (00:51:43)