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Queering Education: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Teaching, Queer Pedagogy, and Real Classroom Practice

Bryan Stanton
Education
LGBTQ+ Education
LGBTQ Inclusion
Queer Education
Queer Educators
Mental Health
Queer Identity
LGBTQ+ Educators
Anti-Queer Behavior
Queer Representation
Intersectionality
LGBTQ+ Representation
Authenticity In Education
Self-Care
Community Support
Education Policy
Inclusive Education
Inclusivity In Education
Social Justice
LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Queering Education is a Teaching While Queer podcast about LGBTQ inclusive teaching, queer pedagogy, and building authentic, affirming classrooms. Hosted by Bryan Stanton, the show offers practical strategies for educators navigating real challenges in today’s classrooms—connecting theory to practice through conversations, storytelling, and actionable tools..

Each episode centers the lived experi... more

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Artwork for Queering Education: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Teaching, Queer Pedagogy, and Real Classroom Practice

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Tomorrow on Queering Education, Bryan Stanton sits down with Darek Ciszek, a former middle school teacher and UCLA researcher whose dissertation examines LGBTQ-inclusive education in Scotland.

After watching anti-LGBTQ+ education policies spread in ... more

Tomorrow on Queering Education, Bryan Stanton sits down with Dr. Shanéa Thomas—a social worker, sexuality educator, educator, grief counselor, death doula, and Black queer nonbinary parent—for a conversation about what it really means to teach gender... more

What does it look like to keep doing queer and trans work in education when funding is disappearing, scholars are feeling pressure to hide what they study, and institutions are starting to pull back?

Matt Brim joins me to talk about queer studies, h... more

Three teachers reported a T-shirt. There weren't even students in the building.

That moment became one of many reminders that for nonbinary special education teacher Alex Holdford, visibility at work isn't just personal. It's political.

Alex joins ... more

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Recent Guests

Micah Gary-Fryer
Dance educator at Donald Payne Senior High School, Essex County Vocational School
Donald Payne Senior High School / Essex County Vocational School
Episode: Using Dance and Social Justice to Create Queer Inclusive Classrooms | Ep. 209 (with Micah Gary-Fryer)
Carol Watchler
Retired educator, longtime NEA member, activist in the Education Association on behalf of sexual orientation and gender identity issues
New Jersey Education Association (NJEA); GLSEN
Episode: The Attacks Are Different. The Playbook Isn’t. What LGBTQ Educators Need to Know | Ep. 208 (with Carol Watchler)
Joe Chianakas
Educator and author, community college professor, LGBTQ+ advocate
Illinois Central College / author
Episode: I Became the Teacher I Never Saw | Ep. 207 (with Joe Chianakas)
Sue Granzella
Educator and author featured guest
Episode: “Was I Supportive Enough to Queer Students?” The Question That Changed One Teacher’s Career | Ep. 206 (with Sue Granzella)
SJ Miller
Educator, author of We Refuse to Disappear; researcher and lecturer focusing on gender identity in education
University/Independent Educator
Episode: We Refuse to Disappear: Pushing Back Against Anti-Queer Rhetoric in Education | Ep. 205 (with sj Miller)
Christian Shearhod
Math teacher in Los Angeles known for SEL lessons and inclusive education
Episode: I Don’t Want Your Kid to Be Gay—Here’s What I Actually Want | Ep. 204 (with Christian Shearhod)
Shelby Hall Denney
Leader of the Safe Schools program for Pflag NYC
Pflag NYC
Episode: Safe Space Stickers Aren’t Enough: The Truth About Allyship in Classrooms | Ep. 203 (with Shelby Hall Denney)
Hill Werth
Trans educator, artist, and activist
Episode: The Quiet Power of Just Showing Up as a Queer Teacher | Ep. 202 (with Hill Werth)
Damon Carbajal
Director of Chapter Network and Program Integration at Glisten HQ; educator and advocate
Glisten
Episode: How Glisten Supports LGBTQ+ Students: Resources for Teachers and GSAs | Ep. 198 (with Damon Carbajal)

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Bryan Stanton
Host of the show and Teaching While Queer project; leads discussions on LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching, queer pedagogy, and practical classroom strategies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Thank you, Bryan!

    This podcast is such a lifeline. Not only does it help me be a better ally for my LGBTQIA+ students and colleagues, but it also helps me as I navigate my journey to understand my own sexuality.

    Thank you for the work you put into this and the safe harbor you create for so many 💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blake Tobey
    United States2 years ago
  • If you are in education, you should be listening.

    As a CIS Educator I appreciate being educated and having the opportunity to learn about queer educator’s experiences. We work hard to create safe spaces for LGBTQ student, but what about safe spaces for the educators? Thank you for putting this perspective out there. It needs to be spoken about more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erika Table Warrior
    United States2 years ago
  • An opportunity to relate and learn

    I love this podcast because it both provides an opportunity for marginalized educators to speak on their experience, as well as providing a space for connection and understanding to the lived experience of fellow LGBTQ+ educators, and non-Queer identified listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miss madilyn
    United States2 years ago
  • A must listen for queer folk in education

    A funny and informative show that really gives a sense of community to queer educators.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grant from Utah
    United States2 years ago
  • Honest and transparent

    It’s about time we heard from those inside the walls of a classroom and what is really going on regarding LgBtq folks, rather than a perceived idea of what many think is going on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Counselor65
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Strong sense of community and authenticity around lived experiences.
Practical guidance that educators can apply in real classrooms.
Clear, supportive coverage of LGBTQ+ educators and inclusive teaching.

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Using Dance and Social Justice to Create Queer Inclusive Classrooms | Ep. 209 (with Micah Gary-Fryer)
Q: How has your program evolved to center social justice and LGBTQ inclusivity?
The program shifted from traditional performances to project-based, multi-media work that ties social issues to students' lived experiences, including immigration and racial justice, while incorporating dance, theater, poetry, and video storytelling.
Using Dance and Social Justice to Create Queer Inclusive Classrooms | Ep. 209 (with Micah Gary-Fryer)
Q: What got you into education?
Micah explains a transition from running a non-profit dance company to becoming a dance educator, driven by a desire to teach kids and the realization that many families asked for dance instruction, which sparked a broader career in education.
“Was I Supportive Enough to Queer Students?” The Question That Changed One Teacher’s Career | Ep. 206 (with Sue Granzella)
Q: What final advice would you give to queer educators working in challenging times?
Recognize that it should not be the sole responsibility of queer educators to educate all others; pursue collective allyship and focus on practical steps to create safe, welcoming classrooms.
“Was I Supportive Enough to Queer Students?” The Question That Changed One Teacher’s Career | Ep. 206 (with Sue Granzella)
Q: How have you used books and readings to support queer students and educate others?
She discusses children's books like One of a Kind Like Me, The Penguin Book, and Families, highlighting how inclusive stories empower students to see themselves.
“Was I Supportive Enough to Queer Students?” The Question That Changed One Teacher’s Career | Ep. 206 (with Sue Granzella)
Q: When did you start doing more queer-centered work in your classroom, and what catalyzed that shift?
Her realization came after a former student came out, followed by a commitment to be more vocal and to seek guidance from LGBTQ allies and resources like Rainbow groups, transforming her approach to support.

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Queering Education focuses on LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching, queer pedagogy, and authentic classroom practices. Across episodes, listeners hear practical strategies for creating affirming learning environments, navigating policy and resistance in schools, and connecting theory to real-world classroom challenges. Conversations span from K–12 through higher education, featuring educators, researchers, and advocates who share lived experiences, resources, and actionable steps for implementing inclusive curricula, supporting LGBTQ students, and fostering classroom belonging. Notable strengths include a blend of practitioner storytelling, scholarly context, and resource-driven guidance (curriculum ideas, policy navigation, and community-building str... more

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