Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers

#97 Teachers Deserve their Time Back with Rae Hughart


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Teaching 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 connections into your classroom.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Time-saving strategies to lighten your workload and avoid burnout.
✔️ How to make professional development work for you instead of feeling like another task.
✔️ Practical ways to bring real-world connections into your lessons.
✔️ The truth about flexible seating and how to design an effective classroom setup.

💡 Key Takeaway: Teaching doesn’t have to be hard. Small shifts can lead to big changes, helping you set boundaries, reclaim your time, and still create an engaging, student-centered classroom.


Resources Mentioned:
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TeachersDeserveIt.com – Explore Rae’s Learning Hub and access bite-sized PD designed for busy teachers.
💰 Promo Code: PodcastFan – Get $5 off each month for your first year of the Learning Hub!
📲 Follow Rae Hughart on Social Media: @RaeHughart

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!

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