Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers

If you’ve ever walked out of your math classroom thinking, “Why don’t they care? What am I doing wrong?”—this episode is for you.
 Spoiler alert: You’re not the problem. The system is.

In this episode, we’re digging into:
 ✅ Why even the best teachers struggle to engage students with scripted, one-size-fits-all math curriculum
 ✅ What real student engagement actually looks like (hint: it’s not loud or flashy)
 ✅ How ...

Wondering if the Back to School Bootcamp is for you?

You don’t need a 180-day curriculum plan.
 You just need 3 small wins to start the year strong.

In this episode, I walk you through what you’ll ACTUALLY build inside the Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp:

✅ Day 1: One first-week spark that sets the tone
 ✅ Day 2: An anchor task that sparks real thinking
 ✅ Day 3: A simple year-at-a-glance roadmap

In this episode, I wal...

Build Your Dream Math Class in Just 3 Days (Without the Overwhelm)

Want a math class that feels more real, relevant, and engaging—but not sure where to start?

The (FREE) Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp is your answer.

If you’re ready to build a math class that feels real, relevant, and rigorous — but don’t know where to start — this 3-day Bootcamp is your on-ramp.

In this episode, I break down:
 ✅ What we’re building during th...

Worried you’re not “techy” enough to transform your teaching with real-world, project-based math?

 You’re not alone—and the good news is: you don’t need to be.

You don’t need to be a tech expert to run engaging, real-world math lessons.

In this episode, I’ll share:
 ✔️ Why low-tech strategies still work
 ✔️ How to build confidence without jumping into complicated tools
 ✔️ Examples from inside the membership that don’...

Trying to make your math class more engaging, more real, and more relevant—completely alone?

Are you still lesson planning alone at your kitchen table?
 You’re not lazy. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to do too much without a support system.

You were never meant to do this work in isolation.

In today’s episode, we explore:
 ✔️ Why planning solo creates decision fatigue
 ✔️ How collaboration changes your conf...

 If you're tired of buying resources that don't solve your classroom struggles, this episode is for you.

 I’m giving you a full behind-the-scenes tour of the Modern Math Teacher Membership—and sharing you why it’s so much more than just a library of lessons.

💡 Inside This Episode:
 ✅ Why most resource memberships still leave teachers overwhelmed
 ✅ What the Kickass Math Class Success Path actually looks like
 ✅...

There are so many myths out there about teaching real-world math:
 👉 It’s too hard to plan
 👉 Students can’t handle it
 👉 You have to sacrifice rigor

None of it is true.

 In this episode, I’m breaking down the real story—and showing you how real-world, relevant, and rigorous math is totally doable with the right tools and support.

🎙 In this episode, I’m breaking down:
 ✅ Why planning doesn’t have to be overwhe...

Let’s put aside standards and curriculum for a moment.
Let’s talk about the actual humans in your classroom.
Because chances are, you’ve felt it too:
“They deserve more than just what the textbook gives them.”

✅ They deserve to see math as meaningful.
 ✅ They deserve to feel confident and curious — not just compliant.
 ✅ They deserve your best, even when the system doesn’t make it easy.

🎧 In this episode of The ...

We’ve all been there:
 📥 You download a promising project.
 📄 The instructions look solid.
 ✅ The math checks out.
 But once it hits your classroom? Something’s missing.

The truth is: done-for-you isn’t the same as done-right.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the “Done-for-You Trap” — why great resources still fall flat without the systems, structure, and support to implement them successfully.

🎧 We’ll cover:

• W...

You’ve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom?
 🙄 The kids don’t care.
 🌀 The lesson falls flat.
 😤 Or worse—it turns into total chaos.

In this episode, I’m sharing the three most common mistakes teachers make when trying to implement real-world math—and exactly how to fix them.

✅ You’ll learn:

• Why surface-level “fun” ...

What if transforming your math classroom didn’t require a complete overhaul—just a roadmap?

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 5-stage success path at the heart of the Modern Math Teacher Membership. Whether you're stuck in survival mode or starting to explore project-based learning and real-world applications, this episode will help you see exactly where you are—and what to focus on next.

🔍 We’ll cover:

• The 5 R...

What if summer wasn’t just a break… but a bold reset?
 In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, we’re ditching the survival mindset and using summer as a launchpad for a lighter, more aligned school year. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch or finally clearing out your inbox, this is your invitation to pause—and reimagine.

We’ll walk through:

• 🧠 How to rethink summer as a time for reinvention, not just recov...

Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful?

In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From being the only math teacher at a brand-new charter school to building a classroom from scratch, I’ve lived the “lone wolf” life. And if you’re there right now, this one’s for you.

✅ In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why teaching diff...

Ever feel like lesson planning takes forever—and still falls flat with students?

In this episode, I’m sharing the Reality Check, my go-to lesson design framework that helps you quickly build lessons that are real, relevant, and rigorous. Whether you’re designing a warm-up, full lesson, or project milestone, this hack saves time and boosts student buy-in.

✅ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How I created the Reality Check after a proj...

What if your classroom didn’t need more resources—but a better rhythm?

In this episode, I’m sharing the one shift that changed everything for me as a math teacher: designing with rhythm. From launching units with anchor activities to structuring daily warm-ups and routines, I’ll show you how simple systems lead to better engagement, deeper understanding, and more peace—for you and your students.

✅ In this episode, we’ll explore:

• W...

Have you been listening to these episodes thinking, “Yes! This is the kind of math class I want—but I can’t do it alone”?
 Then this episode is for you.

Today I’m giving you an inside look at the Modern Math Teacher Membership—what it is, who it’s for, and how you can get in early as a founding member. I’ll also share the story that inspired it all—the moment everything clicked in my own classroom, when my students took ownershi...

You want to do PBL, but every time you think about it… you panic. What if it flops? What if it’s chaos? Been there. Done that. In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from panicked to confidently using project-based learning in my classroom—without the mess.

Inside this episode: 

✔ Why PBL feels chaotic (and why it doesn’t have to be) 

✔ The biggest mistake teachers make when starting project-based learning 

✔ How project milestones cr...

Ever feel like your class is full of students… but no one is really there with you? The crickets. The side conversations. The phone scrolling. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing—you’re ready.

Inside this episode:

 ✔ 3 red flags that your current teaching approach isn’t working (and what they really mean)

 ✔ The mindset shift that saved my sanity (and my students’ engagement) 

✔ Why it’s not about ditching standards—it’s about ...

If you’re tired of hearing your students ask, “When are we ever gonna use this?”—this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down the 3 R’s that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous. And no, these aren’t just buzzwords.

Inside this episode: 

✔ What it really means to design math that’s real, relevant, and rigorous 

✔ A behind-the-scenes look at my Save for Success Project 

✔ The litmus test I use to decide if a les...