"You're Kind of My Father Figure." The Moment One Student Changed Everything | Ep. 212 (with Stephan Hoda)

"You're Kind of My Father Figure." The Moment One Student Changed Everything | Ep. 212 (with Stephan Hoda)

July 16, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 212

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Stephan Hoda discusses the importance of creating affirming classrooms for queer students and the impact of inclusive teaching practices.

A welcoming classroom doesn't happen by accident. It grows from the choices educators make every day about representation, belonging, and whose stories deserve to be told. Seventh grade science teacher Stephan Hoda joins Bryan Stanton to talk about creating affirming classrooms where queer students feel seen while every student benefits. From teaching mythology through a more inclusive lens to advising a middle school Queer Student Alliance, Stephan reflects on how curriculum, history, and au...

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