#112 – You’re Not the Only One Doing This Alone
Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful? In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From being the only math teacher at a brand-new charter school to building a classroom from scratch, I’ve lived the “lone wolf” life. And if you’re there right now, this one’s for you. ✅ In this episode, we’ll talk about: Why teaching differently can feel isolatingMy “lone wolf” story from the charter...
Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful?
In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From being the only math teacher at a brand-new charter school to building a classroom from scratch, I’ve lived the “lone wolf” life. And if you’re there right now, this one’s for you.
✅ In this episode, we’ll talk about:
- Why teaching differently can feel isolating
- My “lone wolf” story from the charter school days
- The power of shared language, support, and PLCs
- What we’re creating inside the Modern Math Teacher Membership
- How to start building your own support system today
📥 Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Get in on Early Access for the Modern Math Teacher Membership
➡️ DM me “COMMUNITY” to get connected before launch day
🎯 Key Takeaway:
You’re not the only one. And starting today, you don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you!
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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.
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