Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self
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How Community and Advocacy Help Queer Educators in Schools
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Have you ever felt invisible in a place where you should belong? Join SJ Janjua as they share their journey from being a closeted teacher to empowering LGBTQ+ educators and students.
In today's climate, creating inclusive environments in schools remains crucial. SJ's experiences highlight the challenges queer educators and students face, revealing gaps in support and understanding that affect their well-being and success.
Through our conversation you will:
- Gain insights into navigating the complexities of being queer in educational settings.
- Learn practical strategies for fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity in schools.
- Discover the importance of community and support networks for queer educators.
Dive into SJ's transformative journey and gain actionable insights to create a more inclusive school environment by listening to the full episode now!
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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.
Chapters
1. How Community and Advocacy Help Queer Educators in Schools (00:00:00)
2. Teaching While Queer (00:00:05)
3. Creating Inclusive Spaces for Queer Teachers (00:11:35)
4. Challenges of Anti-Queer Behavior in Education (00:18:54)
5. Empowering Inclusive Education for LGBTQ+ Youth (00:29:31)
6. Advice for Queer Teachers on Inclusion (00:36:31)
7. Supporting Queer Teachers and Students (00:43:37)
8. Safer LGBTQ+ School Environments (00:52:14)
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