Queering Public Pedagogy in New York City, 28–41.

Authors

• Loren Krywanczyk Teacher, New York City Dept. of Education

Abstract

What does it mean to queer pedagogy in a public middle school in Brooklyn in 2008, when queerness itself is such a controversial subject in the United States? This article offers my personal experience as a gender variant and out queer second-year English teacher in order to explore the relationship between teacher identity and pedagogy. This piece offers crucial insights into the obligations and best practices of an effective radical, queer educator.