135. 3 Strategies Queer Teachers Can Use To Advocate For Inclusion Without Risking Their Jobs

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

Can LGBTQ+ teachers truly be themselves in the classroom? Despite progress, many still face discrimination, fear, and pushback when advocating for inclusion.

In this episode of Teaching While Queer, Bryan Stanton recaps an eye-opening conversation with Greg R. Baird, a longtime educator and activist. Greg shares his personal experiences navigating the education system as a gay teacher, the resistance he faced when launching a GSA, and how he’s adapted his advocacy to keep pushing for change. If you’re a queer educator, an ally, or someone passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, this episode is packed with insights on resilience, representation, and real-world allyship.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover how to overcome barriers to LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools and inspire others.
• Learn practical strategies for advocating for queer students and educators—even in resistant environments.
• Understand the power of storytelling in shaping inclusive classrooms and communities.

Hit play now to hear Greg’s inspiring journey, the lessons he’s learned, and how you can make a difference in LGBTQ+ education today!

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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