Season 2
Small Steps, Big Impact: Queer Identity in Teaching with Aaron Rupcha…
Teaching While Queer, Season 2, Episode 9 Ever felt like you're living a future that didn't exist in your childhood? That's the extraordinary journey of Aaron Rupchand-Kokotek (he/him), a queer science teacher who navigated h...
Exploring Queer Identity & Inclusivity: A Deep Dive with Lindz Amer
Teaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 8 Ever wish you had a clear, accessible resource to navigate the complexities of gender and sexuality when you were just a kid? Meet Lindz Amer (they/them), a creator, author, educator,...
Transcending Barriers in Queer Education: Conversations with Finn Men…
Teaching While Queer: Season 2, Episode 7 Have you ever considered the complexities of navigating classrooms as a queer student or teacher? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Finn Menzies (he/him), a skilled educat...
Teaching While Queer: Willie Carver's Journey of Resilience and Activ…
Welcome to an intriguing conversation with Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr (he/him), the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, an advocate for LGBTQ+ students, and a proud gay Appalachian. Willie's story of growing up queer amids...
Jacob Burgesson's Battlegrounds: Teaching, Advocacy, Parenting, and C…
In this episode Bryan (he/they) speaks with Jacob Boergesson (he/him) about teaching, professional development, cosplay, and leaving the profession. What would you say if I told you that cosplay could be a powerful tool in th...
Teaching While Queer: The Transformational Journey of Chris, a Non-bi…
In this episode Bryan sits down with high school English teacher, Chris Warren (they/them). Have you ever considered the struggle of self-discovery and identity formation in a deeply conservative society? Imagine then, the tr...
Creating Safe Classroom Spaces with Jake Noble
Join me on a journey into the life of Jake Noble (they/them), a non-binary, queer theater educator who has intertwined their personal identity journey with their passion for teaching. Hailing from Williamsburg, Virginia, Jake...