68. Using your Lived Experiences to Enhance Your Teaching As An LGBTQ Educator

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

Ask A Queer Educator

Have you ever wondered how diverse life experiences shape the way we teach and create in the world of theater?

In this episode, Wilfred Paloma (he/him) shares his unique journey from growing up in extreme poverty in the Philippines to becoming a dynamic force in American arts education. He dives into how his personal experiences as a queer individual and educator inform his approach to teaching, particularly in navigating anti-queer behavior and fostering inclusive learning environments.

Through our conversation you will:

• Discover how to utilize your lived experiences to enhance your teaching and creative practices.
• Learn practical strategies for confronting and addressing anti-queer behavior in educational settings.
• Gain insights into how authenticity and self-actualization can transform your role as an educator or artist.

Tune in to this episode now to hear how Wilfred Paloma’s life journey is reshaping the future of arts education and inclusion.

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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.