Rae Hughart

Rae Hughart is a full-time 6th grade Middle-Level Math Educator in Illinois, the CMO for the Teach Better Team, and co-author of “Teachers Deserve It” and “Teach Better” books.

After being inducted into The Illinois State University Hall of Fame in 2017, Rae was awarded the 2018 First Place Henry Ford Teacher Innovator Award for her innovative educational impact through the Teach Further Model. Additionally, Rae serves on several Educational Boards including the role of Vice President with the Association of Illinois Middle Schools (AIMS). Growing up with IEP support after being diagnosed SLD in Reading, Writing, and Math, Rae has worked with other educators and districts on designing mastery learning classrooms nationwide to reach all learners.

Rae Hughart is a 6th grade Math Teacher and the Direc. of Training & Development for the Teach Better Team. Growing up with IEP support SLD in Reading, Writing, & Math, Rae has worked with educators on designing mastery learning classrooms nationwide.

Rae Hughart, CMO, Teach Better Team / Teacher, Evans Junior High

Talk Summary: Better Than YouTube

We’ve thrown educators to the wolves as the 2020 school year has begun. Since March, every educator has scrambled to think on their feet and develop learning opportunities for students – spending hours dissecting new technology tools and collaborating with colleagues. And yet, our classroom instruction continues to be rooted in the dark ages. Teachers are more than vessels to carry and share knowledge. Knowledge is everywhere and students can learn almost anything with a few clicks on their device! We can be Better. Teachers are naturally innovative. Teachers are professionals at fostering deep thinking. Teachers love to inspire.

So let’s stop putting teaching in a box filled with direct instruction instructional approaches and shift toward transforming instruction by personalizing student support with a mastery learning lens.

Self-paced learning is the motorized engine propelling us forward through this challenging time. We may be on a rollercoaster of emotions this year, but no one can stop an intrinsically motivated learner – not even 2020.

Let’s leave the low-level direct instruction to YouTube clips and transform teachers from a content delivery system into a facilitator of learning for all.