MESEARCH talks to Harlee Balajadia, a Filipino American music educator from Long Beach, California. In this episode, we discuss Harlee's perspectives as a gay middle school teacher. As one of a very few visible queer adults in his school, Harlee gives representation to educators of color who also belong to the LGBTQIA+ community. Harlee gives his thoughts on communication, authenticity, and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community in curriculum. Follow Harlee at @iharlee.

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