Episodes
June 12, 2025
#109: PBL Without the Chaos: Yes, It’s Possible
You want to do PBL, but every time you think about it… you panic. What if it flops? What if it’s chaos? Been there. Done that. In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from panicked to confidently using project-based learning ...
June 10, 2025
#108: Signs You’re Ready to Teach Differently
Ever feel like your class is full of students… but no one is really there with you? The crickets. The side conversations. The phone scrolling. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing—you’re ready. Inside this episode: ✔ 3...
June 5, 2025
#107: Why “Real, Relevant, and Rigorous” Is the Future of Math
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! If you’re tired of hearing your students ask, “When are we ever gonna use this?”—this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down the 3 R’s that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous. And no, these aren’t ju…
June 3, 2025
#106: The Math Class They’ll Remember
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Is your math class unforgettable—for the right reasons? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful story from a cross-curricular Rocket Project that completely shifted how I thought about engagement. It reminded me that students d…
May 29, 2025
#105 – Chicken Nuggets, Pop, and Video Projects: Boosting Math Engagement with Clement Townsend
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🍗🥤 What do chicken nuggets, pop, and student-created videos have in common? They're all part of today’s conversation on how instructional videos can transform engagement in your math class. I’m joined by Clement Townsend, found…
May 27, 2025
#104 – Creative Final Exam Review with Stations, Choice Boards, and a Little Help from AI
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 😮💨 Feeling overwhelmed by finals prep? Whether you’re planning a final exam review for Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, today’s episode is here to save your sanity—and your time. I’m sharing creative, low-prep ideas to get y…
May 22, 2025
#103 – Your Summer, Your PD: What Do You Want to Hear Next?
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ☀️Summer is almost here—and so is my Summer Series Poolside PD designed to make your teacher professional development feel more like iced coffee on the porch than a boring meeting. 😎 In this quick episode, I’m giving you a snea…
May 20, 2025
#102 – Finishing Strong: Building Math Mindset and Confidence at the End of the Year
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🤔 How can you help students leave your class feeling confident—even if they struggled all year? In this episode, we’re focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long after the final exam. We’ll…
May 15, 2025
#101 – Free, Fun, and Still Rigorous: End-of-Year Math Activities That Just Work
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! ✏️ Looking for free math activities for high school that are actually fun and meaningful? You’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 FREE, low-prep, high-impact math activities to keep your students learni…
May 13, 2025
#100 🎉 15 Real Moments from 15 Years of Teaching: What They Taught Me
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than by keeping it 100% real? In this milestone episode, I’m looking back on 15 real, raw, and totally relatable teaching moments from the past 15 years of my math classroom. From launc…
May 8, 2025
#99 – How Snorkl Transformed My Math Class: AI-Powered Practice that Builds Deeper Understanding
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🤔 What are the best AI tools for teaching math? If you’ve been asking this, I have a game-changing classroom story for you! In this episode, I’m sharing my new favorite AI tool—Snorkl—and how it completely transformed my lesson…
May 6, 2025
#98 – You’re the MVP: A Big Thank You + Easy End-of-Year Ideas to Celebrate YOU
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🥳 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week—and this episode is all about YOU. Whether you’re coasting into summer or barely hanging on (no shame), I want to say THANK YOU for the work you do every single day. In this special episode, we’…
April 29, 2025
#97 Teachers Deserve their Time Back with Rae Hughart
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 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 addin...
April 22, 2025
#96 Fun Math Activities To Get out and Enjoy the Spring Weather
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 What if you could take math outside and still hit your learning goals? Say goodbye to packets and hello to sunshine ☀️—because spring is the perfect ti...
April 14, 2025
#95 Hands-On Math Activities + Projects Students Love
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 What if your next math review or intro lesson didn’t feel like a worksheet… but like a real, creative challenge your students couldn’t wait to do? If s...
April 8, 2025
#94 Unlocking AI for Math Teachers: Easy Ways to Start Today
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 What if AI could save you hours of planning each week? AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m sharing three easy, no-...
April 1, 2025
#93 Spring into Something New: Why Now is the Best Time to Try PBL
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🎧 Have you ever thought about trying something new in your classroom but worried about the timing? Spring might be your perfect opportunity to experiment...
March 25, 2025
#92: 3 Ways AI Can Help with Lesson Planning and Differentiation
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Wish you had more time to personalize lessons, create engaging activities, and support all learners—without adding hours to your prep? AI might just be t...
March 18, 2025
#91 Spring Reset: Simple Teaching Strategies to Re-Energize Your Classroom
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! Feeling the mid-semester slump? You’re not alone! March is that tricky time of year when energy dips, students get distracted, and classroom routines sta...
March 11, 2025
#90 AI in Math Education: What’s Hype vs. What Actually Helps?
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful in math class, or just another tech buzzword? 🤔 When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I dismissed it. I thought, "...
March 4, 2025
#89: March Math Madness in the Classroom🏀
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! 🏀 What if your students were as engaged in math as they are in filling out their March College Basketball Madness brackets? March is one of the best time...
Feb. 25, 2025
#88: Rigor + Relationships = Student Engagement
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! February is the month of love, and we’re asking: Can you set high expectations and still be the teacher your students love and trust? Spoiler alert: You ...
Feb. 18, 2025
#87: Winning Warm-Ups: Easy Bell Ringers to Energize Your Math Class
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Do you know the secret to starting your math class on the right foot? It’s all in the warm-up! A great bell ringer not only sets the tone for the day but also engages your students and gets...
Feb. 11, 2025
#90 AI in Math Education: What’s Hype vs. What Actually Helps?
Let’s talk. Send me a message with your email and I’ll get back to you! AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful in math class, or just another tech buzzword? 🤔 When ChatGPT first hit the scene, I dismissed it. I thought, "...