LGBTQ+/Queer Educators: Connect with Purpose
Join our Virtual Affinity Group for LGBTQ+ Educators!
Select date and time
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
We are Peter Godard (he/him) from Great Bear Coaching and Max Weinberg (he/him) from Belonging Education. As queer educators/leaders, we longed for a dedicated space where queer/LGBTQIA+ educators could come together, connect, and thrive. So, we decided to create one, and you’re invited!
We seek to co-create a virtual space that’s supportive, celebratory, and empowering for LGBTQIA+ educators across the nation. Whether you're a classroom teacher, counselor, support staff, or administrator, this affinity space is for you. Participants will help set the agenda as we inspire each other to grow, connect, and transform our work in schools and beyond.
ZOOM link will be sent via calendar invite, with a reminder about 15 minutes before the session.
🌈 Purpose
This space centers our identities as sources of strength, insight, and transformative leadership—regardless of formal role or title. Together, we will:
- Build community and create a network of LGBTQIA+ educators with a shared identity.
- Cultivate joy and belonging for ourselves, so we can foster the same for others.
- Reflect on queerness as a superpower, especially in spaces where we may feel isolated or at risk.
- Co-strategize around common challenges, sharing solutions rooted in lived experience.
🧭 Format
We’ll gather twice monthly in April and May, with a flexible, evolving format based on the needs of the group. Each session is a space of trust—we believe the conversations that emerge are the ones that are meant to happen.
Potential session elements include:
- Shared learning and leadership development segments
- Breakout groups for affinity space connection
- Interactive storytelling and collaborative activities
- Somatic and mindfulness practices to support our nervous systems
📅 Schedule / Time Commitment
We've created a mix of morning and afternoon options to accommodate different schedules. Drop in when you can—come as you are, as often as you’re able.
Morning Sessions (1st Wednesdays): 9:00–10:00 am CST
April 2, 2025
May 7, 2025
Afternoon Sessions (3rd Wednesdays): 4:00–5:00 pm CST
April 16, 2025
May 21, 2025
💸 Support & Payment Options
We’re excited to learn and grow with you! We invite you to contribute an amount that reflects the value of this experience to your personal and professional journey.
If your school or district offers professional development funds, we’re happy to provide a proposal to support your request.
Interested in financially supporting this program or bringing a version of it to your team or school? Let’s talk!
✅ RSVP & Contact
RSVP via Eventbrite to secure your spot and get full session details.
Questions? Reach out to us:
Thank you for being part of this journey—and for showing up in the ways that feel right to you.
With pride and solidarity,
Peter & Max
Frequently asked questions
This group is for LGBTQ+ educators who want to connect with peers, share experiences, and explore how their identities can be a source of strength in leadership.
Sessions will include community-building, leadership development, and open discussions tailored to the needs of participants. We’ll co-create the space together, focusing on support, reflection, and shared learning.
Participation is drop-in, so you can attend as your schedule allows. Regular attendance is encouraged to build relationships, but you’re welcome whenever you can join.
The group is donation-based. You can contribute what feels right, with suggested options ranging from $10 to $250, depending on your ability and institutional support.
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Belonging is an educational advising practice dedicated to strengthening school belongingness for all members of a school community, starting with the children.