Teachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae Hughart, Founder & Educator

Send us Fan MailMAKING THE GRADES3 EP 39 | Season 3 Episode 39: Teachers Deserve It: a Conversation with Rae HughartHave you ever felt like your to-do list is never-ending—or that your inbox has gotten past the point of no return?On this next episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine chat with Rae Hughart, a classroom teacher turned national speaker, professional development designer, and founder of Teachers Deserve It (TDI)—a professional learning company built by educators, for educators.After more than a decade in the classroom and leading district-wide innovation efforts, Rae launched TDI to create the kind of support teachers actually want: practical tools, flipped PD, and a community that respects their time.In this conversation, Rae shares her journey from burnout to building better systems—and why executive function skills like task initiation, prioritization & planning, and emotional control are game-changers for both educators and students. They also chat text messages vs. voice memos, documentaries & Rae shares her dog’s adorable superhero names (think: Batman!).💡 Want to explore more? Check out the TDI Learning Hub, Rae’s all-access PD platform packed with self-paced courses, downloadable tools, and flipped learning options designed to help educators save time and actually support student success. 🔗 https://tdi.thinkific.comFind out more about Making the Grade hereLearn more about Executive Function: https://makingthegradeproject.com/executive-function-for-educators/Follow Making the Grade!Website | https://makingthegradepod.com/#homeInstagram | Making the Grade IGApple Podcasts | Making the Grade Podcast (Listen and give us a rating!)Support the show