Aug. 25, 2026

196 So...What Is a Modern Math Teacher?

196  So...What Is a Modern Math Teacher?

Let’s chat—send me a text! Being a Modern Math Teacher isn't about using the newest technology or following every educational trend. It's about intentionally designing learning experiences that help every student think deeply, feel like they belong, and see themselves as capable mathematicians. In this episode, I reflect on five beliefs that have transformed my own classroom and explain why becoming a Modern Math Teacher isn't a destination—it's an ongoing journey of intentional growth. In t...

Let’s chat—send me a text!

Being a Modern Math Teacher isn't about using the newest technology or following every educational trend.

It's about intentionally designing learning experiences that help every student think deeply, feel like they belong, and see themselves as capable mathematicians.

In this episode, I reflect on five beliefs that have transformed my own classroom and explain why becoming a Modern Math Teacher isn't a destination—it's an ongoing journey of intentional growth.


In this episode you'll learn:

  • The five beliefs that guide every instructional decision I make
  • Why intentional teaching matters more than trendy teaching
  • How reflection fuels professional growth
  • Why becoming a better teacher is about asking better questions
  • What it truly means to be a Modern Math Teacher

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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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