<p><br></p><p>When physics and math teacher <strong>Rosaline Keane Kelly (she/her)</strong> began her teaching journey in Ireland, she didn’t yet know she was trans. Education became the mirror that helped her understand herself—and the space where she learned to lead with authenticity.</p><br><p>In this episode, Rosaline shares what it was like to come out and transition while teaching in a religiously influenced school system, how she now builds inclusive science classrooms, and why belonging and laughter matter as much as lesson plans.</p><br><p><strong>Listeners will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How teaching placement stress and self-discovery intertwined in Rosaline’s transition</li><li>Strategies for modeling inclusivity in science classrooms</li><li>Ways to handle misgendering and the “apology spiral”</li><li>How to build belonging and restorative practice with students</li><li>What trans joy and authenticity look like in daily teaching life</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>If this conversation supports your work or your heart, subscribe, review, and share Teaching While Queer so others can find us too. </em></p><br><p>Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66ecb423e72fd4be29c6c35d/shows/66ecb4729e9e392fde290eb0/episodes/www.equalitees.me" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://equalitees.me" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Equalitees.Me</a>!</p><br><p>This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community.</p><br><p><em>Teaching While Queer</em> is a podcast for LGBTQ+ educators navigating teaching, leadership, and survival in today’s schools. The show explores queer and trans representation in education, educator burnout, book bans, workplace discrimination, tokenism, doxing, and advocacy—while sharing practical strategies for building inclusive classrooms, affirming school cultures, and safer learning environments. Episodes center gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, asexual, aromantic, agender, and Two-Spirit educators, with conversations on gender identity in schools, anti-bullying practices, mental health, and community care. This podcast supports educators who feel isolated and offers solidarity, tools, and hope for LGBTQ+ teachers working across K–12 and higher education.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>