Coming-out als Lehrkraft – Magnus Osterkamp | Schule im Gespräch #366

In this episode of "School in Conversation," Marco Ringel speaks with Magnus Osterkamp, ​​a teacher and recipient of the German Teacher Award, about a topic that often remains invisible in everyday school life: How does coming out as a teacher work—and what does it mean for teaching, attitude, and relationship building? Magnus describes the considerations that precede coming out, the role of the school climate and the staff, and why authenticity, safety, and professional distance are key points of reference. This episode offers insights for teachers who are exploring their own identity in a professional context and for school teams who want to create a framework for openness and diversity. Key topics of this episode: Coming out as a teacher, LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace, professional attitude, personal boundaries, relationship building, authenticity, protective factors, school climate, understanding roles, diversity among staff. 🔗 Thematic links to previous relevant episodes With Vincent Maron: – Episode 10: Sexual Identity at School – Episode 30: Gender-Inclusive Language – Episode 34: Supporting Coming Out – Episode 280/5: Supporting Transgender Youth With Magnus Osterkamp: – Episode 351: LGBTQ+ and Gender in the Classroom – Episode 358: How Does Coming Out Work? – Episode 359: Supporting Coming Out Other thematically relevant guests: – Dr. Jörg Siewert: Professional Communication and Interviewing Techniques – Ludger Brüning: Learning Environment, Relationship Building, Lesson Structure – Nicolas Sieger: Pedagogical Approach and Learning Support