Building Allyship Beyond the Classroom with Flint Del Sol | Ep. 23

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In this episode, I am joined by one of my favorite creators of all time, Flint Del Sol. He is with us today to share his experiences as an educator, trans man, and neurodivergent human, and how it all inspired his brand new book, Teach Like An Ally: An Educator's Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students.

📕 Table of Contents 📕

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Flint’s Book Inspiration

02:50 "Designated Queer Teacher" Role in Schools

04:36 - Discussion on Book's Audience and Impact

07:41 - Changing Legal Landscape Impact on Education

10:00 - Reflections on Teaching Path and Education System Challenges

14:30 - Teaching Philosophy and Allyship

16:40 - Intersectionality in Education

23:00 - Gender Disparities and Historical Perspectives in Education

37:00 - Self-care and Avoiding Burnout

41:40 - Life Post-Teaching and Identity Beyond Work

48:42 - Personal Journey as a Trans Man and Leaving the Classroom

01:12:30 What's Next and Upcoming Projects

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Flint Del Sol, a Trans speaker, educator, and writer who is passionate about creating equitable spaces in education for LGBTQ+ folks. Flint is releasing his new book “Teach Like An Ally: An Educator’s Guide to Nurturing LGBTQ+ Students” in July 2025 as a helpful tool for educators all over the U.S.

He and his husband have a coaching and consulting business where they offer neurodivergent affirming coaching, speaking engagements, and more.

To learn more visit: https://www.delsolimpact.com

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