3 Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

Rae HughartBlog, Leadership, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Interviewing can be challenging. It’s important to find the balance between being timid and overly confident. At the end of an interview, ask a question that involves role-specific vocabulary, ask your interviewer(s) what they enjoy most about working in the building, and ask if there are any concerns about your fit for the position. Ask these 3 questions at … Read More

Math Mastery Grid Tips & Tricks

Rae HughartBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Lesson Planning, Mastery Learning

TL;DR: Using The Grid Method in your classroom provides extreme differentiation all the time! Try to use what you know about creating typical lesson plans when you make a grid. Add in assessments as checkpoints. Strategically place check-ins in common places where students have misunderstandings. Collaborate with others when creating your grids. Developing a grid in a math classroom is … Read More

Setting Up the Space to Foster Your New Idea

Rae HughartBlog, Innovation, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Choosing the right work atmosphere can add a beautiful spin on your solution-seeking mindset. Rae shares an activity you can participate in to narrow down your best work environment to foster your new idea. When the topic of “Implementing a New Idea” was recommended as a theme of Daily Drop In for the first week of the Morning Show … Read More

Communication Is About Stakeholders and You!

Rae HughartBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Video(s)

Communication Is About Stakeholders and You! Video Highlights:  Tips and tricks about communication skills begin with identifying your personal goals.  Consistency is essential.  Teach your parents like you teach your students.  [scroll down to keep reading] About Rae Hughart Rae Hughart is a Middle-Level Math Educator in Illinois, the Chief Marking Officer for the Teach Better Team, and author … Read More