110. Does Teaching LGBTQ+ History Create Conflict or Foster Growth? Here’s the Truth

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

What happens when the classroom becomes a battleground for identity, authenticity, and the fight for inclusivity?

In this episode, we discuss the power of teaching at the intersection of identity, education, and art. Through personal stories, Shea highlights the challenges of creating inclusive spaces in education while addressing systemic issues, cultural ignorance, and the transformative power of art.

Through our conversation, you will:

• Discover how theater can challenge stereotypes, educate about forgotten histories, and promote inclusivity in unexpected ways.
• Learn strategies for addressing student conflict, fostering empathy, and building authentic connections in diverse classrooms.
• Explore the role of art and education as tools to resist fear-based narratives and encourage critical thinking.

Press play to hear Shea’s insightful journey and uncover how authenticity, education, and the arts can inspire meaningful change.

The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer 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 gay, lesbian, bisexual, , transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.

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