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Sustainable Teaching with Rae HughartNew Episode with Chuck Moss | Sustainable Teaching with Rae HughartTeaching shouldn't break you and this week's conversation proves it doesn't have to.Join us live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube every Friday at 7am ET for a new episode featuring real talk, real strategies, and zero hustle culture nonsense.Grab your coffee and join us.Eager for tools from the episode? Visit our blog at https://www.teachersdeserveit.com/
2026-02-2037 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartNew Episode with Jeffrey Stamper | Sustainable Teaching with Rae HughartTeaching shouldn't break you and this week's conversation proves it doesn't have to.Join us live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube every Friday at 7am ET for a new episode featuring real talk, real strategies, and zero hustle culture nonsense.Grab your coffee and join us.Eager for tools from the episode? Visit our blog at https://www.teachersdeserveit.com/
2026-02-2032 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartNew Episode with Ipek Williamson | Sustainable Teaching with Rae HughartTeaching shouldn't break you and this week's conversation proves it doesn't have to.Join us live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube every Friday at 7am ET for a new episode featuring real talk, real strategies, and zero hustle culture nonsense.Grab your coffee and join us.Eager for tools from the episode? Visit our blog at https://www.teachersdeserveit.com/
2026-02-1353 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartNew Episode with James McLamb | Sustainable Teaching with Rae HughartTeaching shouldn't break you and this week's conversation proves it doesn't have to.Join us live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube every Friday at 7am ET for a new episode featuring real talk, real strategies, and zero hustle culture nonsense.Grab your coffee and join us.Eager for tools from the episode? Visit our blog at https://www.teachersdeserveit.com/
2026-02-0641 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartNew Episode with Todd Whitaker | Sustainable Teaching with Rae HughartTeaching shouldn't break you and this week's conversation proves it doesn't have to.Join us live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube every Friday at 7am ET for a new episode featuring real talk, real strategies, and zero hustle culture nonsense.Grab your coffee and join us.Eager for tools from the episode? Visit our blog at https://www.teachersdeserveit.com/
2026-01-3049 min
Unleash YES (Your Entrepreneurial Spirit) with Tom Schimmer & Natalie Vardabasso — Business, Education, Mindset42 – Teachers Deserve It: How Rae Hughart is Reimagining K-12 Consulting 👉 Feeling called to make a bigger impact in education? If you're curious about building aligned, paid work beyond your current role, you can book a clarity call with us here: [Book a Time] Some people talk about innovation in education. Rae Hughart lives it. In this episode of Unleash YES, we sit down with Rae Hughart—former middle school math teacher, education leader, and founder of Teachers Deserve It—to unpack what it really looks like to build a learning-based consulting business that respects teachers and creates systems-level change. Rae shares how her journey...
2026-01-2749 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartNew Episode with Melinda Vandevort | Sustainable Teaching with Rae HughartTeaching shouldn't break you and this week's conversation proves it doesn't have to.Join us live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube every Friday at 7am ET for a new episode featuring real talk, real strategies, and zero hustle culture nonsense.Grab your coffee and join us.Eager for a tools from the episode? Visit our blog at https://www.teachersdeserveit.com/
2026-01-2333 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartSustainable Teaching with Matthew Woods | Season 1 LaunchTeaching shouldn't break you.This Friday, we're kicking off Season 1 of Sustainable Teaching with Rae Hughart - five back-to-back episodes streaming live starting at 5am ET.You'll hear real conversations with real educators about what it actually looks like to do this work without burning out. No toxic positivity. No hustle culture. Just honest strategies from people who are still in it.What to expect:1 kickoff episode setting the tone for the season4 interviews with educators who get itPractical takeaways you can use Monday morningNew episodes drop every Friday after...
2026-01-1650 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartSustainable Teaching Featuring Jerry Lancaster | Season 1 LaunchTeaching shouldn't break you.This Friday, we're kicking off Season 1 of Sustainable Teaching with Rae Hughart — five back-to-back episodes streaming live starting at 5am ET.You'll hear real conversations with real educators about what it actually looks like to do this work without burning out. No toxic positivity. No hustle culture. Just honest strategies from people who are still in it.What to expect:1 kickoff episode setting the tone for the season4 interviews with educators who get itPractical takeaways you can use Monday morningNew episodes drop every Friday after launch — one...
2026-01-1644 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartSustainable Teaching featuring Carly Spina | Season 1 LaunchTeaching shouldn't break you.This Friday, we're kicking off Season 1 of Sustainable Teaching with Rae Hughart — five back-to-back episodes streaming live starting at 5am ET.You'll hear real conversations with real educators about what it actually looks like to do this work without burning out. No toxic positivity. No hustle culture. Just honest strategies from people who are still in it.What to expect:1 kickoff episode setting the tone for the season4 interviews with educators who get itPractical takeaways you can use Monday morningNew episodes drop every Friday after launch — one...
2026-01-1643 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartSustainable Teaching with Nathaniel Provencio and Rae Hughart | Season 1 LaunchTeaching shouldn't break you.This Friday, we're kicking off Season 1 of Sustainable Teaching with Rae Hughart — five back-to-back episodes streaming live starting at 5am ET.You'll hear real conversations with real educators about what it actually looks like to do this work without burning out. No toxic positivity. No hustle culture. Just honest strategies from people who are still in it.What to expect:1 kickoff episode setting the tone for the season4 interviews with educators who get itPractical takeaways you can use Monday morningNew episodes drop every Friday after launch — one...
2026-01-1653 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartSustainable Teaching with Rae Hughart | Season 1 LaunchTeaching shouldn't break you.This Friday, we're kicking off Season 1 of Sustainable Teaching with Rae Hughart — five back-to-back episodes streaming live starting at 5am ET.You'll hear real conversations with real educators about what it actually looks like to do this work without burning out. No toxic positivity. No hustle culture. Just honest strategies from people who are still in it.What to expect:1 kickoff episode setting the tone for the season4 interviews with educators who get itPractical takeaways you can use Monday morningNew episodes drop every Friday after launch — one...
2026-01-1605 min
#ELB Education Leadership and Beyond#ELB Podcast with Rae HughartMeet Rae Hughart, the CEO & Founder of Teachers Deserve It. Rae is an educator, author, and a leader who is dedicated to empowering teachers and growing educators to be their best, in and out of the classrooms. She is active on social media @ RaeHughart and continue to write, speaker, and lead in many spaces and places. Learn more here: https://teachersdeserveit.com/ & / rae-hughart Rae co-wrote two books that you can find on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3MGwfFHRae also gave a TEDx Talk in 2021, Better Than YouTube: You can watch it here: • Better Than YouTube | Rae Hughart | TEDxNo... She is also a member of the...
2025-12-2358 min
Education Leadership and Beyond#ELB Podcast with Rae HughartMeet Rae Hughart, the CEO & Founder of Teachers Deserve It. Rae is an educator, author, and a leader who is dedicated to empowering teachers and growing educators to be their best, in and out of the classrooms. She is active on social media @ RaeHughart and continue to write, speaker, and lead in many spaces and places. Learn more here: https://teachersdeserveit.com/ & / rae-hughart Rae co-wrote two books that you can find on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3MGwfFHRae also gave a TEDx Talk in 2021, Better Than YouTube: You can watch it here: • Better Than YouTube | Rae Hughart | TEDxNo... She is also a member of the Illi...
2025-12-2358 min
Teachers on Fire5 Boundaries for Teacher Flourishing - with RAE HUGHART→ What are some moves that teachers can make to protect their mental health?→ What’s better: stay at school til the work is done, or leave as soon as possible?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Rae Hughart. Rae is the CEO and Founder of Teachers Deserve It. She’s al...
2025-11-3032 min
Teachers on Fire5 Boundaries for Teacher Flourishing - with RAE HUGHART→ What are some moves that teachers can make to protect their mental health?→ What’s better: stay at school til the work is done, or leave as soon as possible?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is Rae Hughart. Rae is the CEO and Founder of Teachers Deserve It. She’s also a TEDx Speaker and author of...
2025-11-3032 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartFrom Designations to Destiny: Your Action Plan for Growth & The Antidote to Toxic PositivityYour school's designation just dropped—now what? This week, Rae delivers a full action plan to move from data point to success story, and introduces the new community tackling the exhaustion that comes with systemic pressure.Rae tackles the urgency of school designations, revealing the truth: real growth lives in the consistency across your whole building (paras, specialists, behavior, and culture).In this episode, get your immediate strategy session:The Designation Solution: How to identify the overlooked growth indicator that drives subgroup success and build a fully funded improvement plan (no new budget re...
2025-11-1020 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartSick of Surface-Level Support? Rae's New Space for Real Teacher TalkThis is your invitation to the real conversation.Rae Hughart is taking a pause from traditional PD to build a new space on Substack—a community for real talk about what's broken in education and actionable solutions for what actually works.If you're tired of inspirational quotes when you need a template, or self-care advice when you need systemic change, this is for you.In this special announcement, Rae shares:Why over 1,000 educators joined in the first three weeks for content without the "brand filter."The publishing schedule: Real ta...
2025-11-0604 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartWhy 10,000 Teachers Are Trading 6-Hour PD for a 20-Minute SolutionRae unpacks the movement behind the new TDI Support Bundles (including the Autism, English Learner, and Para Support Expansions) that are changing the game.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why customization matters: Learn how these bundles are co-created by specialists (OTs, bilingual experts, and veteran paras) to deliver immediate, real-world results.The secret to PD that moves fast: How a less-than-20-minute commitment can lead to tangible classroom change the very next day.Why "Teachers Deserve It" is a lifeline: The story behind the movement of educators fighting for clarity, ba...
2025-10-2720 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartWhat Happens When You Actually Ask Paras What They NeedWhat if progress didn’t start with a new program—but with a real conversation?In this episode, Rae shares what happened during a 7:45 a.m. meeting in West Chicago that reminded the Teachers Deserve It team why this movement exists. Once administrators stepped out, the paraprofessionals started talking—really talking—and what followed wasn’t frustration. It was strategy, ownership, and problem-solving that turned one hour into a system that’s already working.You’ll hear how giving staff time, trust, and follow-up can transform an entire building, plus the ripple effect of TDI’s on-the-ground...
2025-10-2117 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartAre You Measuring the Right Things?It’s observation season, and schools everywhere are talking about growth, evaluation, and “next steps.” But here’s the real question: Are you measuring the right things—or just tracking motion?In this week’s episode, Rae dives into how to stop throwing spaghetti at the wall with your PD plan and start seeing real, measurable progress. You’ll hear the key questions to ask before you renew another contract, what visible growth should actually look like in 30–60 days, and how to build accountability without burning your team out.If you’re ready to stop guessing and start...
2025-10-1522 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartThe Teachers We Forget to FeedIt’s observation season—clipboards out, data walls updated, and walkthroughs happening in every hallway. But when the focus is only on “core” classrooms, too many of our most creative educators get left out of the conversation.In this episode, Rae digs into what it really means to feed every teacher on your team. From art and music to PE and FACS, exploratory educators shape school culture every single day—but rarely get the professional learning that reflects their reality.You’ll hear stories from TDI’s work in partner schools, reflections from this week’s Substack artic...
2025-10-0622 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartA recent conversation on The Positive Persistence PodcastTodays episode is featuring a recent conversation Rae Hughart had on The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen!The Positive Persistence Podcast was created to share stories of individuals who have overcome insurmountable odds by embodying the principle of Positive Persistence.
Drawing from his own journey of defying paralysis, Ian launched the podcast to inspire listeners to tap into their inner strength and unlock their potential.
Each episode explores the strategies, techniques, and mindsets of guests who have turned adversity into triumph, offering actionable insights for overcoming life's biggest challenges.
2025-09-1554 min
The Positive Persistence Podcast with Ian Bowen65. Saving Teacher Sanity with Rae HughartHow does a former special education student who couldn't read a book until her senior year of college become a national leader in education, a TEDx speaker, and the CEO of a movement saving teachers from burnout?Rae Hughart, CEO of Teach Better and founder of the Teachers Deserve It movement, joins the show for a powerful conversation about her journey from being a self-proclaimed "worst student" to a transformative force in education. She opens up about the profound impact of a single dance teacher who saw her potential, the guidance counselor who told her she wasn't "...
2025-09-1053 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartBreakdown Bonus Episode: What ifBONUS EPISODE: Doing nothing feels safe—but it’s the costliest decision a school can make.In this episode of Teachers Deserve It: Real Talk, Rae Hughart breaks down the hidden toll of “waiting until next year” to invest in your teachers, paras, and leadership team. From skyrocketing turnover costs to burnout-driven culture shifts, Rae shares real stories from the field and reveals why delayed action can drain budgets, morale, and student outcomes.But here’s the good news: fixing it doesn’t take months. You’ll hear how schools are building clear, role-specific...
2025-09-0904 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartWhat If You Do Nothing? The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Support Your StaffDoing nothing feels safe—but it’s the costliest decision a school can make.In this episode of Teachers Deserve It: Real Talk, Rae Hughart breaks down the hidden toll of “waiting until next year” to invest in your teachers, paras, and leadership team. From skyrocketing turnover costs to burnout-driven culture shifts, Rae shares real stories from the field and reveals why delayed action can drain budgets, morale, and student outcomes.But here’s the good news: fixing it doesn’t take months. You’ll hear how schools are building clear, role-specific PD plans and funding them i...
2025-09-0920 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartThe Easy Button for PD FundingMost schools are spending thousands on professional development that teachers forget in two weeks—while leaving untapped grant money sitting on the table. It doesn’t have to be this way.In this episode of Teachers Deserve It: Real Talk, Rae Hughart shares a simple, six-step system to make PD funded, effective, and stress-free for school leaders. Learn how to:Identify overlooked grants that cover teacher growthBuild a PD plan your staff actually thanks you forStop apologizing for PD that wastes time and start delivering real valueYou...
2025-09-0127 minSustainable Teaching with Rae Hughart3 Things No Teacher Has Time for in Month 1The first week of school is chaos... routines aren’t set, emails are piling up, and staff are already exhausted from “one more thing.” Teachers don’t hate PD… they hate wasted time.In this episode of Teachers Deserve It: Real Talk, Rae Hughart breaks down the 3 things no teacher has time for in Week 1 and how to flip the script with practical tools that save time, reduce stress, and actually work.You’ll hear how the Teachers Deserve a Great Start Bundle is helping schools launch with clarity: Ready-to-use systems for classroom management
2025-08-2523 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartCopy. Paste. Or Just Screenshot This: PD Tools That Actually WorkThis week we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the simplest—but most powerful—things we do at Teachers Deserve It: designing plug-and-play tools that schools can use instantly to make professional development actually stick. In this episode, Rae shares the backstory of a tool created for one partner school that spread like wildfire when another district grabbed it, screenshot style, and ran with it. You’ll hear how small shifts in clarity can ripple out into smoother transitions, stronger para partnerships, and teachers who actually thank their administrators for PD. Plus, Rae breaks down why giving your sta...
2025-08-1817 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartIf You Wait, You’re Choosing StressIn this week’s Teachers Deserve It Podcast, Rae Hughart gets real about the final stretch before back-to-school—and why “waiting” to make a professional development plan isn’t just procrastination, it’s a choice to add stress to your year.Rae walks through what principals are actually juggling right now—finalizing master schedules, planning institute days, welcoming new staff—and how TDI takes PD off their plates entirely. No late-night slide decks. No scrambling. Just a done-for-you plan that works.If you’re a school leader, you’ll learn how to get your PD strategy finalized b...
2025-08-1114 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartYou Could Be Done with PD Before Your Coffee Gets ColdStill staring at your PD plan like it might finish itself? This episode is your wake-up call and your shortcut. Rae Hughart kicks off the back-to-school leadership series with real talk about the chaos of August planning—and how to stop it in its tracks. She breaks down the #1 mistake school leaders make when designing professional development, introduces the TDI model that saves time (and sanity), and walks you through how to get a custom PD plan in under 60 seconds.We’re not here to tweak your slide deck.We’re here to replace it.Whet...
2025-08-0414 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Rae Hughart - Founder & CEO of Teachers Deserve It: Talking Teacher Burnout & the Need for Great Professional Development - 777
Rae Hughart - Founder & CEO of Teachers Deserve It: Talking Teacher Burnout & the Need for Great Professional Development. This is episode 777 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.
Rae Hughart is the CEO & Founder of Teachers Deserve It, a TEDx speaker, and an award-winning educator dedicated to transforming the teaching profession. With a background in middle-level math education, Rae has pioneered innovative models like the Teach Further Model and co-authored influential books such as Teachers Deserve It and Teach Better. Through her work, she empowers educators with sustainable strategies that promote professional s...
2025-08-0433 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartLet Student Curiosity Lead with Kevin J. Butler (Part 6)We’ve made it to Part 6 of our Teacher-Tested Hacks for Smarter Days launch series—and we’re closing strong with educator, author, and coach Kevin J. Butler.Kevin’s strategy? Use student questions as the blueprint for building better units.In this final episode, Rae dives into Kevin’s clip and the brilliance behind centering instruction on what students are actually wondering. She reflects on the moments curiosity transformed her classroom—and how agency isn't a buzzword, it’s a blueprint.If you’ve ever felt boxed in by the pacing guide or stuck teachin...
2025-08-0118 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartReclaiming Joy in the Classroom with Kim Strobel (Part 5)Part 5 of our Teacher-Tested Hacks for Smarter Days series gets to the heart of it all: your joy.In this episode, happiness coach and education consultant Kim Strobel shares a mindset shift that can help educators reclaim their identity, energy, and passion. Her message isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about science-backed strategies for taking back what burnout tried to steal.Rae reflects on her own journey with mindset, classroom overwhelm, and the power of remembering who you are outside the lesson plan.This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about rememberin...
2025-07-3119 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartThe PPQ Method: Passion + Practice = Power (Part 4 – Featuring Mickey Smith Jr.)It’s launch day—and Part 4 of our Teacher-Tested Hacks for Smarter Days series is bringing the 🎺 brass and the brilliance.This episode features award-winning educator, speaker, and musician Mickey Smith Jr., who shares his go-to classroom strategy: the PPQ Method (Passion–Practice–Questions). It’s the kind of strategy that doesn’t just work—it sings.Mickey shows how inviting students to connect their personal passions to academic practice sparks not only engagement, but identity. Rae dives into how this would’ve changed the game in her own classroom—and how Mickey’s method isn’t just motivational...
2025-07-3014 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartYou Can. You Will. You Must. (Part 3 – Featuring TA)Part 3 of our 6-part spotlight series is here—and if you’ve been waiting for the mindset boost that actually hits? This is it.This episode features Timothy Alexander—better known as TA—an educator, coach, motivational speaker, and inclusion advocate whose story will absolutely stop you in your tracks. His clip, “You Can. You Will. You Must,” isn’t about strategy—it’s about belief. It's the voice in your head that says, “Keep going,” when everything around you says otherwise.Rae reflects on TA’s emotional message and how his words matter—especially for educators leading othe...
2025-07-2917 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartThe 60-Second Reset Every Educator NeedsWhen everything feels loud, fast, and on fire—what if all you needed was one intentional minute?In Part 2 of our 6-part launch series for Teacher-Tested Hacks for Smarter Days, Rae spotlights contributor Ipek Williamson, a certified mindfulness coach and emotional wellness advocate, whose strategy—The 60-Second Reset—gives educators a calm, powerful way to pause before reacting.Rae shares her own “react vs. respond” classroom moment (you’ll feel seen), explains why this clip hit so hard, and shows how just one minute can ripple through your entire day.✨ Preview the full course now: td...
2025-07-2819 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartWhy PD Fails... and What We’re Doing About ItLet’s be honest: most professional development leaves teachers burned out, bored, or straight-up bewildered. In Part 1 of our 6-part series launching Teacher-Tested Hacks for Smarter Days, Rae Hughart gets real about the broken system—and the bold new course built to fix it.You’ll hear the story behind this educator-powered project, why 30+ teachers, paras, coaches, and leaders contributed practical 5-minute hacks, and how this flipped PD model is changing the game. No theory. No fluff. Just strategies that save time, build confidence, and actually help.🎓 Pre-order the course now: tdi.thinkific.com/products/courses/H...
2025-07-2213 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartMaking PD Work with Your Contract (Not Against It)Too many schools are wasting contract hours on PD that doesn’t actually support teachers. This episode flips that on its head.Rae walks through the truth behind most professional development frustration—not the contract, but the confusion around how to use the time. Inspired by her viral Substack post, “How to Make Your PD Plan Work with Your Union Contract,” this episode is packed with real solutions.Inside, you’ll learn:What real PD should actually include (no fluff)How to align your school’s goals with the hours you already have...
2025-07-1715 min
Making the Grade PodcastTeachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae Hughart, Founder & EducatorSend us a textMAKING THE GRADES3 EP 39 | Season 3 Episode 39: Teachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae HughartHave you ever felt like your to-do list is never-ending—or that your inbox has gotten past the point of no return?On this next episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine chat with Rae Hughart, a classroom teacher turned national speaker, professional development designer, and founder of Teachers Deserve It (TDI)—a professional learning company built by educators, for educators.After more than a de...
2025-07-1643 min
The TechEd ClubhouseTeachers Deserve Better: Real Talk with Rae Hughart on PD, Time, and Retention - TEC62In this episode of The TechEd Clubhouse, I sit down with Rae Hughart—teacher, speaker, author, and founder of the Teachers Deserve It movement—to get brutally honest about professional development, time-saving hacks, and what teachers really need to thrive in today’s classrooms.Rae isn’t sugarcoating anything. She’s talking about howeducators are overworked, under-supported, and often stuck with outdated PD models that just don't cut it anymore. Together, we dig into how to flip that script—offering teachers choice, agency, and time back in their day.We talk about:Why PD needs to wor...
2025-07-1442 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartThe Only Back-to-School Checklist You’ll Actually UseFeeling the July pressure to build the perfect PD plan, support paras, and magically align your whole staff before August hits?This episode walks through the full Back-to-School Checklist Series—four tactical guides that help school leaders stop guessing and start building systems that work. No fluff. No filler. Just the tools you actually need.Rae breaks down:8 things that make or break your PD daysWhat paras actually need before school starts10 essentials to lock in before AugustA schoolwide systems checklist (plus a 60-second PD pl...
2025-07-0730 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartThe Budget Reset is Here - Now What?Budgets reset July 1 and suddenly every decision feels high-stakes. In this episode, Rae shares a true story from a principal’s office that perfectly captures the pressure school leaders are facing right now. But here’s the thing: planning PD shouldn’t feel like guessing.We’ve built a tool to help - an instant quiz that gives you a custom PD plan in under 60 seconds. No fluff. No “fingers crossed.” Just real strategy that respects teacher time and aligns with school goals.Whether you’re an admin or teacher leader, this episode will help you:Nam...
2025-06-3014 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartOn-the-Job Confidence: Real Tools Every Para DeservesParaprofessionals are the glue of our schools—but most are expected to lead without real training. In this episode, Rae walks through Part 2 of the Teachers Deserve Para Support series, featuring three brand-new micro-courses designed to give paras confidence that sticks. From note-taking strategies to transition phrases and boundary-setting homework help, this bundle is all about clarity, calm, and real-time impact. Perfect for teachers, paras, and administrators who want support that actually works.Want access?This bundle is available inside the All Access Membership or by requesting a school quote at teachersdeserveit.com.
2025-06-2412 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartIf PD Feels Pointless This Is WhyIn this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart breaks down what real professional development looks like and why most schools are getting it wrong. From surviving slideshow sessions to finally building systems that work, this episode unpacks what teachers actually need: clarity, relevance, tools they can use Monday, and support that doesn’t end in August.Plus: Rae shares a major milestone - TDI is now an official NYC DOE vendor and what it means for the future of para and teacher PD nationwide. If you’re ready to ditch professional disappointment and build PD that sticks, this...
2025-06-1619 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartProfessional DissapointmentTired of PD days that waste time and drain morale? In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart breaks down why traditional professional development often leads to disappointment—and what real growth actually requires. Learn what every PD system should include, why feedback can’t just be criticism, and how school leaders can shift from one-off sessions to yearlong impact. If you're ready to stop checking boxes and start building teacher-centered PD that actually works, this one’s for you.
2025-06-0920 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartThe Future of PD: Efficient, Effective, and Actually Teacher-ApprovedIn this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart shares the bold vision behind Teachers Deserve It: reaching 1 million educators by the end of 2025 through PD that actually works. No more wasted time, cookie-cutter workshops, or compliance checklists—this is about saving teachers real time, supporting their real lives, and creating lasting student impact.Plus: a spotlight on the Thinkering Collective’s Teacher Internship opportunity, Shaklee’s Morning Glow, and a powerful call to join the movement.You’re not just invited—you’re essential.
2025-06-0316 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartReal Rest, Real Reset: What Educators Actually Need This SummerIn this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart shares what it really takes for educators to rest—not just escape—during the summer months. Inspired by her 3-part Substack series, Rae unpacks what strategic rest looks like, how to protect your peace without disconnecting from your purpose, and how the TDI Summer Toolkit can help you prep smarter (not harder) for August.Plus: this week’s sponsor shoutout to Shaklee’s Morning Glow, a partner spotlight on Thinkering Collective, and a reminder that rest isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what actually matters.
2025-05-2721 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartWhat If Using AI Didn’t Feel Disingenuous?In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart unpacks the hesitation many educators feel when using AI tools—and reframes the conversation completely. What if AI didn’t replace your voice, but helped amplify it? What if using the right tools meant you could reclaim your time without compromising your authenticity?Rae shares real examples from teachers in the field, 15 ways to use AI that actually feel human, and a mindset shift that makes strategic tech use feel empowering instead of impersonal.Plus: new educator shoutouts, free resources, and a wellness boost from Shaklee you’ll want t...
2025-05-2017 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartYou-re Invited! Spring Focus Groups: What Teachers Are Really Saying (And Why It Matters)This week on TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart takes you behind the scenes of the latest Teachers Deserve It focus groups—where educators from across the country are sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about what they need most. From burnout to broken systems to moments of unexpected joy, these conversations are shaping the next phase of TDI’s work. Plus: new free tools in the TDI Learning Hub, a Substack you need to subscribe to, and shoutouts to teacher-led brands making waves. Because your voice isn’t just valid—it’s vital.
2025-05-1214 min
Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers#97 Teachers Deserve their Time Back with Rae HughartTeaching doesn’t have to be exhausting. What if small shifts could give you back your time, reduce burnout, and make learning more engaging—without adding extra stress?In this episode, I’m joined by Rae Hughart, educator, speaker, and founder of Teachers Deserve It. Rae is passionate about helping teachers set boundaries, reclaim their time, and make learning meaningful for students in a way that’s practical and sustainable.We’re diving into simple, actionable strategies to help you take back control of your time, rethink professional development, and bring real-world connection...
2025-04-2938 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartEnd-of-Year Activities That Leave a Lasting ImpactAs the school year winds down, it’s easy for students—and teachers—to check out. But the final weeks can actually be some of the most meaningful moments you create all year. In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart shares five powerful, low-stress activities that help students reflect, celebrate, and leave your classroom feeling seen and supported. Plus, get tips on using TDI’s new Parent Communication Tools to save time this spring and set yourself up for a smoother back-to-school season.Stick around for our small business spotlights and a quick shoutout to the wellness...
2025-04-2813 min
No Name Paper: A Teacher Podcast004- Teachers Deserve It – Featuring Rae HughartEpisode 4: Teachers Deserve It – Featuring Rae Hughart🗓️ Released: April 24,2025Note speakpipe link was wrong in the episode. It is listed here. This week, we’re having an early celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week with someone who lives and breathes advocacy for educators—Rae Hughart.Rae is a nationally recognized educator, author, TEDx speaker, and the creator of the Teachers Deserve It movement. In this powerful conversation, we dive into her personal journey, the mission behind TeachersDeserveIt.com, and how teachers can access free tools, PD resources, and a whole lot of supp...
2025-04-2554 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartParent Resources That Do the Work for YouTired of repeating yourself to parents all year long? In this episode of TDI: Real Talk, Rae Hughart dives into the power of ready-to-go parent resources—from book lists to behavior FAQs to calendars that answer the questions before they’re asked. Learn how to proactively set boundaries, save time, and still provide incredible support to families. Whether you're new to teaching or deep in the trenches, these tools will help you simplify your workflow and strengthen home-school communication.
2025-04-1410 minSustainable Teaching with Rae HughartBONUS EPISODE: Foundations Matter: The Role & Impact of ParaprofessionalsIn today’s special episode, recorded on the go from the airport, Rae kicks off a full week of daily podcast drops featuring sneak peeks from our brand-new Paraprofessional Bundle—launching this Wednesday inside the Teachers Deserve It Learning Hub!We’re starting with a powerful clip from the course "Paraprofessional Foundations: Understanding Your Role & Impact," paired with a free download packed with Effective Student Support Strategies you can use right away.Whether you're a paraprofessional or a teacher looking to build a stronger classroom team, this episode sets the tone for a week of celebr...
2025-03-2406 min
Leaning into LeadershipEpisode 199: Teachers Deserve It with Rae HughartGrab your copy of Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools from your favorite vendor: Amazon or Barnes & Noble or get your autographed copy here.In this episode, Darrin Peppard sits down with Rae Hughart, educator, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Teachers Deserve It (TDI) movement. Rae is passionate about empowering educators to reclaim their time, reduce burnout, and amplify their impact in the classroom.Rae shares the intriguing backstory behind the TDI movement, starting from an unexpected dinner conversation that led to co-authoring the book Teachers Deserve It with Adam We...
2025-03-2336 min
Personal Development Trailblazers PodcastSmall Teaching Tweaks, Big Impact on Student Success With Rae HughartWelcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’ll talk about helping teachers make a dramatic impact on student success—without burning out.Rae Hughart’s early struggles with learning disabilities fueled her passion for education and innovation. As a Middle-Level Math Educator in Illinois, she created the Teach Further Model, advocating for progressive, data-driven teaching. She is the CEO & Founder of Teachers Deserve It, an initiative empowering educators with sustainable success strategies. Rae also serves as an Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University and Director of Training...
2025-03-1316 min
Catching Up with Casey107. Making Life More Sustainable with Rae HughartA team is only as strong as the people in it—and when teachers are running on empty, the whole system suffers. In this episode, I sit down with Rae Hughart, founder of Teachers Deserve It, to talk about real strategies for making teaching more sustainable so educators—and the teams they’re part of—can thrive.We’ll dive into how leaders can support teachers, why efficiency matters for collaboration, and what it takes to build a system where educators feel valued, balanced, and ready to give their best.If you’re leading a team, coaching teachers, or just trying...
2025-03-0546 min
What's Your Motive?Empowering Educators: Practical Strategies for Real-World Teaching with Rae HughartSend us a textIn this episode of What’s Your Motive?, Walter Cullin Jr. sits down with Rae Hughart—educator, author, and advocate for effective and efficient teaching practices. Rae shares insights from her teaching journey, discussing how to empower educators through practical professional development, real-world exposure in the classroom, and innovative strategies that prioritize student engagement. They also explore the Teachers Deserve It movement and the valuable resources Rae provides to support and uplift educators. Tune in for a conversation filled with actionable strategies, inspiration, and a deep dive into what it truly means to crea...
2025-03-0450 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTeachers Deserve It, Educator Wellbeing, and More with Rae HughartRae Hughart is a dynamic innovator and the CEO and founder of TDI, where she seamlessly integrates design and technology to drive transformative projects. With a robust background in creative strategy and technical execution, she has consistently led initiatives that redefine industry standards. Rae’s leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit, inspiring teams to push the boundaries of modern design. Her forward-thinking approach continues to influence the evolution of technology and innovation across diverse sectors.Connect with Rae IG: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart/ Website: https://teachersdeserveit.co...
2025-03-0246 min
Schurtz and Ties: A podcast about education and cultureEp. 98: Teachers Deserve It, with Rae Hughart.Educators are burning out. Quickly. But we don't have to! Nor do we have to overhaul our entire teaching practice.In fact, with a few minor changes, we can thrive! And so can our students. In this episode, Rae Hughart pulls back the curtain a bit, revealing a few simple truths about why teachers are struggling and, more importantly, what they can do about it. Rae Hughart is the CEO and Founder ofTeachers Deserve It, a TEDx Speaker, educator, and author of Teachers Deserve It and Teach Better. She is also a fantastic g...
2025-02-2557 min
Educator Forever123. Prioritizing Teacher Wellness with Rae Hughart of Teachers Deserve ItRae Hughart is an innovative educator, speaker, and advocate for teacher wellness and professional growth. As the founder of Teachers Deserve It, she is on a mission to empower educators with sustainable strategies that enhance student success while prioritizing teacher well-being. With a background in classroom teaching, curriculum design, and leadership, Rae specializes in helping educators reclaim their time, build strong professional networks, and implement creative, effective teaching strategies.Rae and I discussed importance of sustainable teaching practices and wellness, which is the focus of Teachers Deserve It’s mission. She also reveals that making time to en...
2025-02-1929 min
Aspire to Lead264. Educators Empowering Educators: The Power of Creating Content for Collective Growth with Rae HughartJoin Joshua Stamper and special guest Rae Hughart in a compelling conversation that delves into the profound impact educators can have by creating content for one another. In this episode, we explore practical tips to kickstart your content creation journey, emphasizing that everyone's voice holds immense value in the education community.
🚀 Key Topics:
Overcoming obstacles in the content creation process.
The unique value each educator brings to the table.
Dispelling myths that may hinder educators from sharing their insights.
About Rae Hughart:
Rae Hughart is the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Bet...
2023-11-1640 min
The Pixel Classroom PodcastEpisode 156 with Special Guest, Rae Hughart from Teach BetterI am joined by one of the Teach Better Team co-founders, Rae Hughart on the Pixel Classroom. The Teach Better Team imagines a world where every educator is connected, supported, and inspired to be BETTER every day; so that all learners can discover and develop their passions to positively impact our communities. Rae shares her history as an educator, how the Teach Better Team works with other educators and organizations to bring the best for students, teachers and administrators.
2023-10-0224 min
Principal Center RadioRae Hughart—Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don’t Have It. And How You Can Go Get It
Get the book, Teachers Deserve It: What You Deserve. Why You Don't Have It. And How You Can Go Get It
Visit the Teach Better website, www.teachbetter.com
Follow Rae on Twitter @RaeHughart
About the Author
Rae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University, and the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team. After being inducted into the Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher I...
2023-03-2724 min
Teach Me, Teacher#277 The Value of Your Tribe with Rae Hughart (pt.1)Hello everyone! The job of being an educator can be difficult. For a profession that has so many highs, like seeing the growth of young people, it can also have many lows. In such times, it can be hard to be alone or feel like you are. Having educators in your corner, whether that's digitally on social media or in your building, can be career saving. To talk about this and how to build up your tribe, I have brought on Rae Hughart! Rae is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further...
2022-09-2626 min
Evolving with GratitudeEpisode 23 - Fuel for the Positive with Guest Rae HughartZoom in Rae Hughart and her adorable dogs! (Sorry we don't have video for you to see, but trust me- so precious!) In this episode, Rae shares her thoughts on different practices for different phases of life and much more! Big shoutouts to Jeff Gargas and Chad Ostrowski!
Mentioned in the show: Happyfeed App and TeachBetterConference.com (DM Rae for a discount code)
Transcript available here.
About Our Guest:
Rae Hughart is the CXO of the Teach Better Team, Former Executive Director of the Association of Middle-Grade Schools, TEDx Speaker, Educator, a...
2022-09-1329 min
Teaching ChampionsTeach Better, TEDx, and the Power of Connections with Rae HughartThis week on the Teaching Champions Podcast my guest Rae Hughart discusses how her academic struggles as a student helped shape her as an educator. She also discusses her recent TEDx talk about mastery learning, the Teach Better Team, and the power of connections. There are a lot of great takeaways in this episode!Rae Hughart is the CXO for the Teach Better Team, Former Executive Director of the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools, TEDx Speaker, Educator, and author of “Teachers Deserve It” and “Teach Better” books. Growing up with IEP...
2022-09-0453 minAspire to Lead182. Personalizing Student Support Through Mastery Learning: Featuring Rae HughartThis week’s guest, Rae Hughart, shares how she used mastery learning in her classroom, the creation of Dailey Drop In, and how she is providing teacher support as a member of the teach better team.
In this episode, we also discuss:
Building Community in the classroom and in schools
TED Talk on Mastery Learning
The Upcoming Teach Better Conference
And Teachers Deserve It!
About Rae Hughart:
Rae Hughart is the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team and author of Teachers Deserve It & Teach Better books.
After being inducted into The Illinois State University Hall...
2022-03-0834 min
We Teach Inspired!!What is Worth Fighting For? w/ Rae HughartWe are back with part two of our conversation with Rae Hughart from Teacher Better Team. In this half of the podcast we discussed how to find your authenticity, why teachers fear advocating for themselves, and how to determine what issues and problems are worth fighting for in your school. Again we are grateful for Rae's perspective as she has a hand in so many different educational communities. She really helped us see some things beyond our typical point of view and reframed our role as educators in a powerful way. You can connect with Rae at teacherbetter.com...
2022-03-0735 minWe Teach Inspired!!Advocating For Ourselves as Teachers w/ Rae HughartAdministrators can't figure out why teachers aren't understand what they are asking them to do and teachers can't understand why administrators aren't seeing the big picture. That is what Rae Hughart CXO of the Teacher Better Team told us on the podcast this week. This is part 1 of 2 with Rae as we catch up with her for the first time in a few years and learn what her experience has been working with teachers, students, and admin over the past few years. Rae tells us not just about the communication problems she sees, but also that we as teachers...
2022-02-2834 min
Easy EdTech Podcast with Monica BurnsWhat School Leaders Should Consider Before Choosing EdTech Tools with Rae HughartIn this episode, author and educational leader, Rae Hughart, shares tips for what school leaders should consider before choosing EdTech tools for their school. You'll also hear about her work with Teach Better and how they support educators to develop their passions to positively impact their school community. Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2021/12/21/school-leaders-143/ Follow Rae on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raehughart Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/ Get on the wait list for the Easy EdTech Club: http://classtechtips.com/club
2021-12-2123 min
Teach Better TalkBONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Livia Chan (May 2nd, 2021)In this bonus episode, both Rae and LivBONUS - Bi-Weekly Administrator Mastermind Rewind & LIVE Family Q&A with Rae Hughart and Livia Chan (May 2nd, 2021) go live to give everyone a recap of conversations and discussions that took place in our Administrator Mastermind, as well as providing a a Bi-Weekly Check In with our Teach Better Fam that helps everyone start their week off on a strong and positive note!
To engage with all things happening with the Teach Better Team family, head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com and follow us on social media.
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2021-05-0853 minTeach Better TalkBONUS - Shifting Towards A New Future of Instruction - Rae Hughart's TEDXNormal TalkWe're really excited to bring you this special bonus episode! In this episode we are highlighting a recent talk Rae Hughart gave during the TEDxNormal event last month. In her talk, Rae discusses the challenges and obstacles teachers overcame during this wild and tumultuous year in education, while also challenging educators and schools to focus on the future of education and how we must shift towards transforming instruction by personalizing student support with a mastery learning lens.
We really hope you enjoy this talk and as always, you can head on over to www.teachbettergroup.com or f...
2021-04-0414 min
Humans of Education#19 - Rae Hughart on TEDx, Having a Bucket List, Saying Why Not and EmpathySo fortunate to have Rae Hughart on the show this week. Rae is such a giving and passionate person it was an honor to connect and share the human side of such a powerful educator. Be sure to follow and support all of her amazing work at the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/raehughart/
https://twitter.com/RaeHughart
TEDx - https://youtu.be/OLzaa7Hv3mo
Learn more about how to become a part of the TeacherFit and StudentFit community: https://sleek.bio/teacherfit
2021-04-0133 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastTake Your Teaching Further (Rae Hughart)Rae Hughart (Author, Dir. of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team, MS Math Teacher) comes on the podcast to discuss:
-The Teach Further model she created to make student learning apply to the real world
-The value of a professional network and "teacher family" like the Teach Better Team
-Habits and practices that help Rae stay on top of her game
-How teachers can use social media for growth and empowerment
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2021-01-0451 minTeach Better TalkDaily Drop In With The Team - Tuesday, November 24, 2020 w/Rae Hughart and Lindsay TitusDaily Drop Ins are back! Rae Hughart and Lindsay Titus drop in live to help support you as you inch closer to the end of the first half of this year.
If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you!
Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com
To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetteteam
Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbetteteam
Connect on facebook: http://ww...
2020-11-2448 minTeach Better TalkDaily Drop In With The Team - Monday, November 23, 2020 w/Rae Hughart and Jeff GargasDaily Drop Ins are back! Rae Hughart and Jeff Gargas drop in live to help support you as you inch closer to the end of the first half of this year.
If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out on social media or via email at info@teachbetter.com We're here for you!
Learn more at https://www.teachbetter.com
To join the private Facebook group, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetteteam
Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbetteteam
Connect on facebook: http://ww...
2020-11-2355 minTeach Better TalkBONUS - Feeling Certain in Times of Uncertainty - Rae Hughart and Lindsay TitusRae Hughart and Lindsay Titus discuss feeling certain during times of uncertainty.
To engage live with the team, go to www.teachbettergroup.com or follow us on social media.
Twitter: @teachbetterteam
Instagram: @teachbetterteam
Facebook: @teachbetterteam
YouTube: @teachbetterteam
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2020-09-0552 min
The Principal Leadership LabEpisode 7 - Rae HughartJoin us as we chat with Rae Hughart, the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team! Listen in as we talk about how Rae got started with the Teach Better Team, the need to amplify teacher voices and hear more teacher stories, how teachers DESERVE to be heard, the depth and breadth of the Team (including the Administrator Mastermind, Podcast Network, Speakers Network, weekly Twitter chat, etc), the importance of making connections (it's a CHOICE!), Soapbox Moments, Teachers Deserve It, and SO much more!
Connect with Rae
Twitter: @RaeHughart
Instagram: @raehughart
Email: rae@teachbetter.com
2020-08-2948 minTeach Better TalkBONUS - Creating a Professional Development Mastery Grid for Teachers (Livestream with Rae Hughart)Rae Hughart (@raehughart) shares how school administrators, teacher leaders, and professional development providers can create Professional Development Mastery Grids to support teachers. Rae discussed understanding district expectations, shares valuable resource options, and talks through parent communication essentials.
For more live videos and professional development for teachers, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachbetterteam
Learn more at: https://www.teachbetter.com
Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teachbetteteam
Connect on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteam
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteam
Free Online Courses: https://www.teachbetteracademy.com
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2020-07-2519 min
Intelligogy The PodcastTeach Better Tuesday Season 2 Episode 8 Featuring: Rae HughartIntelligogy The Podcast’s exciting new format features Teach Better Tuesday! Every Tuesday, Traci connects us to the experts of the Teach Better Team.In this episode, Traci and Rae Hughart discuss Self Care & Mental Health - Exploring the Connections. Together, they give us encouragement to unplug and take care of ourselves so we can be better for our students, our families, ourselves. Keep coming back for Teach Better Tuesday!
2020-06-0928 minIntelligogy The PodcastTeach Better Tuesday S2 E2 ft Rae HughartIn this episode, Traci and Rae Hughart discuss the Revolutionization of Education. From teachers having a voice to, operating in proactivity, grace over grades, to gaps in equity and access, they explore challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed to continue to revolutionize education amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic. Keep coming back for Teach Better Tuesday!
2020-06-0222 min
Wired EducatorTeacher Better, an Interview with Rae HughartIn this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Rae Hughart. Rae is a member of the Teach Better Team; they create awesome resources for educators. Rae is the co-author of the brand new, best-selling book, Teach Better and she co-hosts the Teach Better Talk Podcast. How are you, friends? You okay? I have some words of hope and inspiration for you, your schools and your families in my intro. I hope you are all safe and healthy. Thank you for checking in with me. I have four episodes on my desktop ready to be...
2020-04-0256 min
Learning Through LeadingRae Hughart RevisitedIn this episode we take a look back at our interview with Rae Hughart, educator, trainer, and Director of Professional Development for the TeachBetter Team. When we started this podcast, Rae was one of the guests we both knew we needed to have on. In this look back at Episode 5 of the Learning Through Leading Podcast, Rae talks with us about her journey from brand new teacher to classroom innovator, as well as some of the new projects she was working on back then. If you follow Rae on social media, you also know that she has another new p...
2020-03-0809 min
Leader of LearningTeach Better with Jeff Gargas and Rae HughartEpisode 60In episode 60, I interviewed Jeff Gargas (@jeffgargas) and Rae Hughart (@RaeHughart) from the Teach Better Team and co-hosts of the Teach Better Talk Podcast. Jeff is a co-founder and COO of the Teach Better Team and Rae is a middle school educator and Director of Training and Development with Teach Better Team. We discussed the TBT podcast and book and inspiring teachers to be better while not forgetting to stay positive.For full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode60.If you would like...
2020-01-1336 min
The Classroom Collaborative PodcastTeach Better in 2020 with special guest Rae HughartEp 24: Teach Better in 2020 with special guest Rae Hughart
"Teach better today than you did yesterday. Teach better tomorrow than we did today." - Rae Hughart
Three Tips for 2020:
1. Allowing your students to own their own learning.
2. Build-in community purpose and relevance.
3. Connect with other educators.
Helpful links:
LEARN MORE ABOUT RAE: http://hugharthangout.weebly.com/
VISIT THEIR WEBSITE: www.teachbetter.com
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1897034833860708/
TWITTER: @teachbetterteam
MASTERY CHAT ON TWITTER Thursday nights 7pm CST, 8pm, EST: #masterychat
TEACH BETTER...
2020-01-0722 min
This Teacher Life2 Quick Tips with Rae Hughart- Powerful Partnerships for Your ClassroomPartnerships in the classroom can be so powerful! Are you ready to extend the learning beyond the four walls of your school?
Rae Hughart, a middle school teacher from Illinois, is incredible at creating meaningful partnerships with the community!
Check out Rae’s awesome ideas as she dishes out two quick tips on how easy and effective it is to create meaningful partnerships for the classroom
Want to partner together on a full day of learning with The Awesome Conference for Teachers? Let’s do it! https://monicagenta.com/conference/
2019-11-1809 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 37 - Teach Better with Rae Hughart**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Instant Relevance Podcast! Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview Teacher, Author, Podcaster, and Director of Training and Development for the Teach Better Team - Rae Hughart (@RaeHughart). The hosts talk to Rae about her new 'Teach Better' book and her work advocating for relevance in teacher professional development, the classroom, and beyond.More from Rae Hughart and the Teach Better Team:-- teachbetter.com/-- Teach Better Team on Twitter (@teachbetterteam)Check out more from Denis:-- denissheeran.com/Ch...
2019-11-0220 min
Instant Relevance PodcastEpisode 37 - Teach Better with Rae Hughart**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel**
Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Instant Relevance Podcast! Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview Teacher, Author, Podcaster, and Director of Training and Development for the Teach Better Team - Rae Hughart (@RaeHughart). The hosts talk to Rae about her new 'Teach Better' book and her work advocating for relevance in teacher professional development, the classroom, and beyond.
More from Rae Hughart and the Teach Better Team:
-- teachbetter.com/
-- Teach Better Team on Twitter (@teachbetterteam)
Check out more from De...
2019-11-0220 min
We Teach Inspired!!TBT with Rae Hughart!With the release of the Teach Better Team book with thought we'd throw it back to our conversation with Rae Hughart! During this conversation we talked about themed internships and how to create buy in with our students.
If you want to buy the Teach Better book click the link below!
https://www.teachbetter.com/product/teachbetter/
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2019-10-1733 min
The Stories of HowEpisode 10: Rae Hughart from the Teach Better TeamI am so honored to have Rae Hughart as my guest on The Stories of How podcast. She literally does it all! She is the Co-author of the newest book Teach Better. You can buy it now on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Seriously, go buy it now!! Rae is also a middle school math teacher, the Director of Training and Development for the Teach Better Team. She is the host of the podcast Teach Better Talk. She is a keynote speaker, presenter, professor, and more! See, I told you she did it all! You will hear about the amazing...
2019-10-0745 min
Dismissed with Jeremy Williams#404 with Rae Hughart of Teach Better - Growing your impact as a teacherRae Hughart is a Middle-Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, and the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team. Rae continues to facilitate rich discussions with educators around mastering personalized learning, providing targeted student-focused feedback, and the impact of incorporating purpose into daily learning. After being inducted into The Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher Innovator Award for her innovative educational impact.
Find Rae on:
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Teach Better
2019-09-2326 minLearning Through LeadingRae HughartWe really enjoyed our chat with Rae Hughart, 6th grade educator, Director of Training and Development for the Teach Better Team, and Illinois State University Instructor. We think you will, too!In this episode, Rae discusses mastery learning, her growth as an educator, and some innovative ideas for any classroom looking to make connections with their community.Connect with Rae on almost any social media platform: Twitter: @RaeHughart http://twitter.com/RaeHughart Instagram: @RaeHughart www.instagram.com/raehughart/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rae-hughart Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeachFurther Hashtag(s): #TeachBetter Web: www.t...
2019-07-2831 min
EduTechGuysS4E43 - Rae HughartOn today's show, we play an interview with our good friend and super educator Rae Hughart (@raehughart). She is the Upcoming featured speaker at the 2019 Hot Springs Technology Institute and Director of Training and Development for TeachBetter.com. There is a NEW @EASTinitiative update and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com http://CU-Portland.edu/letsconquer pantheon.io/EduTechGuys https://www.rev.com/blog/edutechguys --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edutechguys/support
2019-06-0721 min
In AWE Podcast with Sarah JohnsonEpisode 17: In AWE of Rae Hughart: Community Builders SeriesRae Hughart is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, and the Director of Training and Development for the Teach Better Team. She is co-host of the Teacher Better Talk Podcast with Jeff Gargas, which is part of the Teach Better Team. In 2017, Rae was honored with the Illinois State University Outstanding Young Alumni Award – inducting her into the University Hall of Fame.
In this episode we learn how Rae builds community in her classroom and extends that to the broader community impact learning as well as how she is passionate abo...
2019-04-0839 min
Teachers on Fire73 - Rae Hughart: Teacher, Podcaster, and ConsultantRAE HUGHART is a middle school Math teacher, educational consultant, Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team, and a co-host for the Teach Better Talk Podcast - and if you haven’t given Teach Better Talk a listen, you need to! Connect with Rae on Twitter AND Instagram @RaeHughart, and check out her course offerings and resources at TeachBetter.com.
In our conversation, Rae recalls the struggle of school during most of her own years in K-12, thanks largely to a reading disability and associated comprehension issues that made learning incredibly difficult. She talks about ho...
2019-03-1139 min