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Building Allyship Beyond the Classroom with Flint Del Sol | Ep. 23
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In this episode, I am joined by one of my favorite creators of all time, Flint Del Sol. He is with us today to share his experiences as an educator, trans man, and neurodivergent human, and how it all inspired his brand new book, Teach Like An Ally: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students.
📕 Table of Contents 📕
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Flint’s Book Inspiration
02:50 "Designated Queer Teacher" Role in Schools
04:36 - Discussion on Book's Audience and Impact
07:41 - Changing Legal Landscape Impact on Education
10:00 - Reflections on Teaching Path and Education System Challenges
14:30 - Teaching Philosophy and Allyship
16:40 - Intersectionality in Education
23:00 - Gender Disparities and Historical Perspectives in Education
37:00 - Self-care and Avoiding Burnout
41:40 - Life Post-Teaching and Identity Beyond Work
48:42 - Personal Journey as a Trans Man and Leaving the Classroom
01:12:30 What's Next and Upcoming Projects
Connect With Our Guest 🌈
Flint Del Sol, a Trans speaker, educator, and writer who is passionate about creating equitable spaces in education for LGBTQ+ folks. Flint is releasing his new book “Teach Like An Ally: An Educator’s Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students” in July 2025 as a helpful tool for educators all over the U.S.
He and his husband have a coaching and consulting business where they offer neurodivergent affirming coaching, speaking engagements, and more.
To learn more visit: https://www.delsolimpact.com
Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justflintisfine
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justflintisfine
Substack: https://substack.com/@justflintisfine
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory
Our Website: www.closetedhistory.com
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Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory
/ / About Us 🌈
Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ www.closetedhistory.com
My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you!
Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you and supports our work💖
23 episodes
Manage episode 468621182 series 3491762
Want access to every video early, ad-free content, and support the show? Join our Patreon Community ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/ClosetedHistory
In this episode, I am joined by one of my favorite creators of all time, Flint Del Sol. He is with us today to share his experiences as an educator, trans man, and neurodivergent human, and how it all inspired his brand new book, Teach Like An Ally: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students.
📕 Table of Contents 📕
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Flint’s Book Inspiration
02:50 "Designated Queer Teacher" Role in Schools
04:36 - Discussion on Book's Audience and Impact
07:41 - Changing Legal Landscape Impact on Education
10:00 - Reflections on Teaching Path and Education System Challenges
14:30 - Teaching Philosophy and Allyship
16:40 - Intersectionality in Education
23:00 - Gender Disparities and Historical Perspectives in Education
37:00 - Self-care and Avoiding Burnout
41:40 - Life Post-Teaching and Identity Beyond Work
48:42 - Personal Journey as a Trans Man and Leaving the Classroom
01:12:30 What's Next and Upcoming Projects
Connect With Our Guest 🌈
Flint Del Sol, a Trans speaker, educator, and writer who is passionate about creating equitable spaces in education for LGBTQ+ folks. Flint is releasing his new book “Teach Like An Ally: An Educator’s Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students” in July 2025 as a helpful tool for educators all over the U.S.
He and his husband have a coaching and consulting business where they offer neurodivergent affirming coaching, speaking engagements, and more.
To learn more visit: https://www.delsolimpact.com
Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justflintisfine
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justflintisfine
Substack: https://substack.com/@justflintisfine
Wanna work with us? Check out our media kit ➡️ https://beacons.ai/closetedhistory/mediakit
🌈 Connect With Us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closetedhistory
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@closetedhistory
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ClosetedHistory
Our Website: www.closetedhistory.com
📱 Subscribe & Watch Here
YT: @ClosetedHistory
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/closeted-history-lgbtq-stories-of-the-past/id1627298680
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EFhnoQ0uncROlKYK2Nu9D/ /
Some of Our Faves
Check out some of our favorite reads, curated book lists, and support local bookstores with your online book purchases: https://bookshop.org/shop/ClosetedHistory
/ / About Us 🌈
Hi, welcome to Closeted History! Your number #1 spot to learn the Queer and Trans history you never knew! To learn more, check out our website ➡️ www.closetedhistory.com
My name is Destiny (she/they) and I am the creator behind the podcast. Educator, creative, and fellow member of the LG(B)T(Q)+ community. Nice to meet you!
Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you and supports our work💖
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