57. How Staying Silent Hinders LGBTQ Teachers’ Relationships with Students in Schools

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

Ask A Queer Educator

Have you ever felt the weight of hiding a part of yourself just to fit in? Join us as Elisa Greb, a middle school English teacher, shares her journey from concealing her queer identity for a decade to embracing it openly in the classroom.
Elisa's story resonates deeply with anyone navigating identity in a professional setting. Her experience highlights the challenges of balancing personal authenticity with professional expectations, a struggle many face in today's evolving societal norms.
In this episode you will:

• Gain insights into the emotional and professional toll of concealing identity in the workplace.
• Understand the impact of LGBTQ+ visibility on student-teacher relationships and classroom dynamics.
• Explore strategies for fostering inclusivity and acceptance in educational environments.
  Discover how Elisa's journey can inspire you to create a more inclusive space. Tune in now to hear her powerful story and gain practical tips for promoting LGBTQ+ visibility in your community. Elisa's narrative culminates in "Actually Invisible," a novel that bridges experiences across the queer educator community.

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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.

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1. 57. How Staying Silent Hinders LGBTQ Teachers’ Relationships with Students in Schools (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)