70. How Centering Black Trans, Gender-Expansive, and Queer Students Makes for an Inclusive School

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

Ask A Queer Educator

How do queer educators navigate the challenges of a traditional school system while working to create inclusive and supportive spaces for all students?

In this episode, we dive deep with Dr. Danelle Adenij (she/they)i, a recent PhD graduate and experienced educator, as she shares her journey from a third-grade classroom to teaching future educators. Danelle explores her groundbreaking dissertation on creating liberatory spaces for Black queer teachers and discusses how her personal experiences as a queer student shape her approach to education today.

Through our conversation you will discover:

• How centering Black trans and gender-expansive students is crucial for dismantling oppressive systems.
• How education should prioritize joy and inclusivity.
• Explore the impact at our working in education has on marginalized students

Tune in now to gain insights on how to champion inclusivity in education and ensure every student feels seen and valued.

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The podcast explores the challenges and successes of LGBTQ 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 non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.