Episodes
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, "...
Feb. 11, 2025
#86: Presidents Day Projects: Connecting Math to History 🇺🇸📊
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Presidents’ Day isn’t just a time to reflect on leadership—it’s a perfect opportunity to connect math to history and civic engagement! In this episode, we’re diving into cross-curricular co...
Feb. 4, 2025
#85: Real-World Math at the Big Game: The Football Championship Project 🏈📊
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Are you ready to turn the NFL Championship Big Game into a math teacher’s dream lesson? This episode is all about making math real , relevant, and engaging by connecting it to one of the bi...
Jan. 28, 2025
#84 Transforming Classrooms to Meet Every Learner’s Needs with Rob Barnett
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with Rob Barnett, a former teacher, co-founder of the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), and author of the brand-new book Meet Every Learner’s Needs . Rob ...
Jan. 21, 2025
#83 Using AI to Engage Students Beyond the Classroom
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Want to make math feel relevant? In this episode, Kristen shares tips for connecting math lessons to students’ lives and interests. Plus, learn how to use AI tools to find real-world exampl...
Jan. 14, 2025
#82 Classroom Management Strategy Reset for Second Semester
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Is your classroom ready for the second semester? This episode dives into CHAMPS strategies to help you reset routines, reestablish expectations, and create a positive learning environment. ...
Jan. 7, 2025
#81 New Year, New Goals: Simple Goal Setting Classroom Activities
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! Start the new year with intentionality! In this episode, Kristen shares strategies to help teachers and students set meaningful goals for 2025. From reflecting on last semester to using AI ...
Dec. 31, 2024
🏆BEST OF 2024: (Re)Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Note-Taking
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! 🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 51: (Re)Building Thinking Classrooms: Consolidating + Note-Taking 🎉 Back by popular demand, this episode blew up in 2024, and we’re bringing it back...
Dec. 24, 2024
🏆BEST OF 2024: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! 🎉 Most Listened to in 2024! Replay of Ep 58: Unlock Classroom Routine: Essential Math Class Structure Tips 🎉 We’re bringing back one of your absolute favorites from 2024! This episode toppe...
Dec. 17, 2024
Ep 78: Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Reflect and Reset: Preparing for a Fresh Start in January As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the semester and prepare for a fresh start in January. ✨ In this episode, K...
Dec. 10, 2024
Ep 77: Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Preparing for Semester Exams: Tips for Teachers and Students Feeling the pressure of semester exams? 📝 In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite tips to help teachers and students prep...
Dec. 3, 2024
Ep 76: The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands on Math Activity
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ The Gift Wrap Challenge: A Hands-On Math Activity Bring holiday cheer into your math classroom with the Gift Wrap Challenge! 🎁 In this episode, Kristen shares how this hands-on activity e...
Nov. 26, 2024
Ep 75: Managing Classroom Energy and Behavior During the Holiday Season
Let’s talk. Send me a text message! ✨ Inside the Episode: With the holidays right around the corner, keeping classroom behavior on track can feel like a challenge! 🎄 In this episode, Kristen shares practical strategies to man...