#277 The Value of Your Tribe with Rae Hughart (pt.1)

Hello everyone! The job of being an educator can be difficult. For a profession that has so many highs, like seeing the growth of young people, it can also have many lows. In such times, it can be hard to be alone or feel like you are. Having educators in your corner, whether that's digitally on social media or in your building, can be career saving. To talk about this and how to build up your tribe, I have brought on Rae Hughart! Rae is a Middle Level Math Educator in Illinois, creator of the Teach Further Model, Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University, and the Director of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team. In this episode we discuss: The value of talking with people you disagree with The power of community Finding your people The creativity present in all educators ...and so much more!     This episode is sponsored by Heinemann—the leading publisher of professional books and resources for educators—and their professional book, Tuned-In Teaching: Centering Youth Culture for an Active and Just Classroom. Ever feel like your classroom culture is stuck? Or that you're a little out-of-tune with your students? If so, Tuned-In Teaching is for you. This book is the road map for creating a classroom that is transformative for your students and revitalizing for you. You'll read about six practical ways to connect with your students and build a more active and engaging learning environment. By tuning in to the lives and culture of your students, you'll connect with them more meaningfully and teach them more effectively. Learn more and download a free sample at Hein.pub/TunedIn.