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Teaching While Queer: Advocacy, Community, and Resources for LGBTQ+ Educators.

Bryan Stanton
Education
LGBTQ Educators
LGBTQ Inclusion
Queer Identity
Education Inclusion
LGBTQ Education
Anti-Queer Behavior
Universal Design For Learning
Community Agreements
Systemic Change
Authenticity
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Acceptance
Shame
Community Support
LGBTQIA+ Visibility
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Doxing
Inclusive Education
LGBTQ+ Representation

Unfiltered, radical conversations at the intersection of queerness and education.

Feeling isolated in your school, department, or campus? You’re not alone. Teaching While Queer brings together LGBTQ+ educators and activists to talk about identity, inclusion, burnout, book bans, drag in the classroom, and finding joy while fighting for justice.

Hosted by Bryan Stanton (they/them)—a former Teacher o... more

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Artwork for Teaching While Queer: Advocacy, Community, and Resources for LGBTQ+ Educators.

Latest Episodes

They called him a danger just for existing as a gay teacher—then they went after his students.

In this powerful replay, Kentucky Teacher of the Year Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. shares his story of being relentlessly targeted by groups like Moms ... more

Queer teachers face double scrutiny—and yet our visibility can be the lifeline students need.

In this conversation, Spanish teacher Timothy Chavez (@CommunicativeTeacher418) shares what it means to bring queerness into the classroom—not as a lesson ... more

Self-care isn’t bubble baths — for queer teachers, it’s survival in a world trying to push us out of classrooms.

In this solo episode of Teaching While Queer, host Bryan Stanton (they/them) lays out what authentic, practical self-care looks like fo... more

Celebration is advocacy—and when queer educators gather, we refuse to be erased. In this solo episode, host Bryan Stanton (they/them) shares everything you need to know about the upcoming Teaching While Queer Queer Educators Conference 2025, happenin... more

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Recent Guests

Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr.
A former Kentucky Teacher of the Year, author, and youth advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
University of Kentucky
Episode: 177. The Cost of Visibility Why LGBTQ+ Educators Are Under Fire
Timothy Chavez
A Spanish teacher who identifies as a gay man and focuses on inclusive education.
Episode: 176. The Extra Burden of Being a Queer Teacher Nobody Talks About
Robert Keston
CEO of the Stonewall National Museum and Archives
Stonewall National Museum and Archives
Episode: 173. Teaching the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as Queer Resistance
Tim Murray
Stand-up comedian and writer who teaches improv and stand-up comedy in rehabilitation facilities.
Episode: 171. How Humor Creates Safe Spaces for Queer Educators & Students in Unexpected Places
Maya Gonzalez
Queer femme powerhouse, artist, educator, children's bookmaker, and creator of the Gender Wheel approach
Episode: 169. When the World Says "No" Queer Teachers Should Queer Everything!
Rachel Colby
Out-By-Sinctual Band Director
Band Director in Southwestern Virginia
Episode: 167. If Other Teachers Get to Do It, So Can I: One Queer Band Director’s Fight for Equal Treatment
Josh Farquhar
Special education educator and coordinator
New Orleans, Louisiana
Episode: 164. Empathy Is Not Optional for Pride and Queer Visibility in Our Schools
Lisa Salvador
Instructor in a social work program, identifies as queer and gender non-performing.
Social Work Program
Episode: 162. Why Queer Educators Make the Best Allies in the Classroom
Fran McLean
Licensed counselor and associate professor with 25 years in community mental health.
Counseling Psychology Program
Episode: 162. Why Queer Educators Make the Best Allies in the Classroom

Host

Bryan Stanton
Host of conversations focused on LGBTQ+ educators and the intersections of queerness and education, fostering narratives of empowerment, advocacy, and inclusion.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many note the insightful storytelling and personal experiences shared by guests, enhancing relatability and emotional connection.
The discussions are valued for their depth and relevance, focusing on pressing challenges faced by queer educators and strategies for advocacy.
Listeners appreciate the sense of community and support this podcast provides for LGBTQ+ educators, describing it as a lifeline.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

177. The Cost of Visibility Why LGBTQ+ Educators Are Under Fire
Q: What are some things that you think the schools can do to help create inclusive spaces?
Willie emphasizes the necessity of refusing to preemptively obey discriminatory rules and suggests that schools should actively support the expression and needs of LGBTQ+ students.
177. The Cost of Visibility Why LGBTQ+ Educators Are Under Fire
Q: What was it like for you as a queer student?
Willie describes growing up in a Pentecostal family, feeling supported by his immediate family and the challenges he faced during his journey of self-discovery.
152. "I Wasn't Even Out to My Union": The Hidden Lives of Queer Teachers
Q: Thinking about your experience from a couple of years ago, what advice would you give to a queer educator who might be in a similar boat?
Seek out your support system and be true to yourself, as being authentic can change how you experience the world.
152. "I Wasn't Even Out to My Union": The Hidden Lives of Queer Teachers
Q: How have the recent political climate changes impacted what you think about your role in education now?
The political climate has increased caution in navigating advocacy and creating safe spaces for students, making it difficult to promote inclusivity but still vital to attempt to open doors.
150. Why Theater Departments Still Struggle With Queer Representation Despite Their Inclusive Reputation
Q: What does real allyship look like to you?
It involves not being judgmental, and accepting queer identities without condemnation.

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