March 23, 2026

The Leading Reason Teachers Burnout (and how Collaboration Fixes It) with Rae Hughart - Ep 74

The Leading Reason Teachers Burnout (and how Collaboration Fixes It) with Rae Hughart - Ep 74
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In this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Kurtis is joined by Rae Hughart, CEO of "Teachers Deserve It," to discuss the uncomfortable truth about burnout and teamwork.

Many schools claim to have a culture of collaboration, but is it "real" or just "performing"? Rae shares her insights from working with 87,000+ educators on why the most successful teams aren't the ones who work the hardest, but the ones who know how to protect each other during seasons of exhaustion.

In this episode, we cover:
➡️Why collaboration starts with vulnerability, not just goals.
➡️The "Accidental Killers" of collaboration that leaders often overlook.
➡️How to move from a "giving" culture to a "receiving" culture.

About Our Guest: Rae Hughart is a TEDx speaker, award-winning educator, and author. Diagnosed with learning disabilities in her youth, she has dedicated her career to reimagining how we support both students and the teachers who serve them.

Learn more about Rae Hughart at www.teachersdeserveit.com

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Connect with Rae Hughart
Email: Rae@Teachersdeserveit.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rae-hughart

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Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 
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LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership #systems
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Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.

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