116. Why Most Teachers Fail LGBTQ Students Without Even Realizing It

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

Are schools truly inclusive if LGBTQ+ voices and diverse perspectives are missing from the curriculum?

Many educators want to create safe and affirming spaces for all students but struggle with incorporating LGBTQ+ inclusion into their classrooms. In this episode, we look at growing up queer in an education system devoid of representation shaped her mission to ensure no student feels unseen or excluded.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn practical strategies to make your classroom inclusive, from weaving LGBTQ+ and BIPOC representation into the curriculum to fostering safe spaces for students to thrive.
• Gain insights into navigating challenges, whether they come from students, parents, or administrators, while staying rooted in values of equity and inclusion.
• Discover the power of small but impactful steps, like classroom visibility symbols and intentional conversations, to create meaningful change in schools.

Tune in now to hear Dominique’s inspiring story and practical tips for building a more inclusive and affirming classroom—one step at a time.

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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