Where We’ve Been
In Episode 2, we made a pivotal shift in our professional identity: to stop seeing ourselves as just teachers of math content and start showing up as stewards of the math stories being authored in our classrooms.
Listen to Episode 2Where We’re Going
This episode digs into how we grow—not just as teachers, but as humans who love the craft. We unpack the concept of Deliberate Practice and name the three Core Elements that expand our capacity for flourishment: Focus, Vantage, and Relationships. From the story of a blindfolded chess master to the real challenges we face every day as teachers, we uncover how to stay unfinished, motivated, and moving forward—even when we’re feeling stuck.
You have to believe your potential is expandable—and that the pain of growth is worth it.
Chase Orton
Flourishment isn’t just a luxury—it’s the necessary fuel that keeps us going in a job that asks so much of us. This episode is about reclaiming the joy of getting better at what we love. But we don’t get there by accident. We get there on purpose—by focusing on what we value, by seeing our practice with new eyes, and by leaning into relationships that help us grow.
See you down the road!
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I hope the stories and activities in these videos help us create communities of belonging and grace—the type of relationships we need as imperfect and unfinished teachers. And I’m inviting you to share your story with us and the people you work with.
- Reach out to a colleague. Send them a link to Episode 1. Tell them what your experience has been like and invite them on the journey with us.
- Share your experience with us in the comments section of this blog post. And perhaps take a moment to reply to a comment that’s been written.
- Join us in our Facebook Group: The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher. It’s not just for math teachers. If you’re enjoying these videos, come on over and find us there.
- Follow me on Twitter (@mathgeek76) and let’s start a conversation. We’re using #ImperfectUnfinished.
- Send me an email at chase@undercovercalculus.com. You’re not alone. I’ll geek out with you.
