Dear Friends and Supporters,

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I am Bryan Stanton, the Founder and Chair of Teaching While Queer (they/them). Today, December 2nd, on Giving Tuesday, you demonstrated the radical power of generosity. Because of your commitment, we exceeded our immediate goal and helped move us forward in our mission to Support Queer Educators. Build Liberatory Schools.

This movement is always about “we”—what we accomplish together, as a community. Every gift of voice, time, talent, or treasure has proven that people are ready to stand alongside us to create safe schools and communities.

Your Generosity is Building Liberatory Schools

The funds you helped raise today are not just dollars; they are sustenance for the movement. Your generosity means Teaching While Queer can keep doing the work that matters:

• Community: You are funding the TWQ podcast, ensuring we can continue producing stories and providing a safe space for Queer educators to find authentic connection, honor their lived experiences, and foster their well-being.
• Education & Service: You are fueling our ability to offer professional development and crisis mitigation, providing coaching, mentorship, and support for educators navigating challenges in educational spaces.
• Advocacy: You are supporting our efforts to elevate the pillars of diversity, inclusion, equity, access, justice, and belonging (DEIABJ) at every level, creating culturally responsive classrooms for students and teachers alike.

Let’s Keep the Generosity Going

While Giving Tuesday is done, the work of building a more generous world is year-round. If you haven't yet, please check if your employer offers corporate matching gifts, as billions of dollars in matching funds go unclaimed yearly, and this could double the impact of your donation.

If you were inspired today, I invite you to make this commitment last:

• Become a Monthly Supporter: Consider signing up through our donation portal to ensure we have predictable funding to sustain the podcast and conference throughout the year. Recurring donors may be recognized as part of our new Liberatory Leaders Circle.
• Join Our Community: Sign up for our mailing list to receive our free “Inclusive Classroom” toolkit and continue to get involved in our mission.
You are building liberatory schools for queer educators everywhere. Thank you for being part of this movement and for embodying the fundamental human value of generosity.

In community,

Bryan Stanton (they/them)
Founder & Chair, Teaching While Queer
Advocate for Queer educators and a champion for inclusive environments

🌈 Support Queer Educators. Build Liberatory Schools.