The Art of LGBTQ Inclusion in Schools and the Journey of a Queer Theatre Educator

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

Ask A Queer Educator

Ever wondered how being a queer educator shapes your teaching approach? Dive into Brandon Box-Higdem's journey from coming out in 1993 to creating a safe space in classrooms today.
Brandon Box-Higdem's experience as a queer educator in Arkansas highlights the challenges and triumphs of navigating a complex educational landscape amidst societal and legislative changes.
In this episode you will:

• Gain insights into how personal identity influences teaching methods and classroom inclusivity.
• Understand the importance of creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students and fostering acceptance.
• Explore the intersection of personal journey and professional life in education.

Discover firsthand how Brandon Box-Higdem's journey as a queer educator can inspire and inform your perspective. Tune in to the episode now to learn more about fostering inclusivity in education.

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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. The Art of LGBTQ Inclusion in Schools and the Journey of a Queer Theatre Educator (00:00:00)

2. Teaching While Queer (00:00:05)

3. Theater as a Safe Space (00:10:33)

4. Navigating School Policies and LGBTQ+ Rights (00:16:12)

5. Navigating LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education (00:30:09)

6. Challenges in Conservative School Environment (00:45:07)