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Teaching While Queer: Advocacy For LGBTQ Folks In Schools & Education To Live & Work As Your Authentic Self
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Advocation for Queer-Inclusive Education: Andre Zarate on Building the House of Legends and Celebrating Identity in Schools
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to navigate the education system as a queer educator? Join Andre, an adjunct professor and creator of House of Legends, as he shares his journey and insights in this compelling episode.
In today's episode, Andre discusses the challenges he faced growing up in Catholic school, where he was constantly pushed to conform to traditional gender norms. His story sheds light on the importance of representation and support for LGBTQ+ students in educational settings.
From today's episode you will:
- Gain insights into navigating identity as an LGBTQ+ educator within the education system.
- Learn practical strategies for creating inclusive spaces for queer youth in schools.
- Understand the impact of representation on personal and professional growth.
Discover how embracing authenticity can transform classroom dynamics and support LGBTQ+ students. Tune in now to gain valuable perspectives and practical tips from Andre's journey as an educator.
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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. Advocation for Queer-Inclusive Education: Andre Zarate on Building the House of Legends and Celebrating Identity in Schools (00:00:00)
2. Teaching While Queer Podcast Interview (00:00:05)
3. Navigating Catholic and Queer Identity (00:10:09)
4. Embracing Queer Identity as a Teacher (00:22:51)
5. Navigating LGBTQ Identity in Education (00:36:34)
6. Creating Queer-Centered Schools (00:46:44)
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