by John | Sep 16, 2025 | Teacher Blog
Teachers as Anchors in Chaos When tragedy strikes, students look to teachers. Not for answers to the tragedy itself, but for stability. The truth is, our role as educators begins long before the crisis. We prepare students by teaching them how to stay calm, think... 
by John | Sep 7, 2025 | Teacher Blog
By John Bruchhagen, Founder of Infinity – The Math Institute Let’s stop pretending this is complicated:Students rise — or fall — to the level of our expectations. When you expect kids to succeed, give them the tools, and make it clear that effort is non-negotiable —... 
by John | Sep 1, 2025 | Teacher Blog
By John Bruchhagen, Founder of Infinity – The Math Institute Let’s clear something up: I don’t show up to class with a tap-dancing routine. But I am performing — every single day. Because teaching, when it’s done right, is engagement. It’s conversation. It’s... 
by John | Aug 26, 2025 | Teacher Blog
The Secret Every Great Teacher Knows (But No One Talks About) By John Bruchhagen, Founder of Infinity – The Math Institute Here’s the secret: You can’t do everything. And trying to is the fastest way to lose your spark. But you know what great teachers do? They don’t... 
by John | Aug 19, 2025 | Teacher Blog
5 Lies About ‘Modern Math’ We Need to Stop Telling Teachers By John Bruchhagen, Founder of Infinity – The Math Institute Let’s be real. Math hasn’t changed in 3,000 years. So why does it feel like the way we teach it changes every 3 months? As teachers, we’ve been fed... 
by John | Aug 4, 2025 | Teacher Blog
Why Kids Don’t Hate Math — They Hate Being Confused July 14, 2025 By John Bruchhagen, Founder of Infinity – The Math Institute Let’s get one thing straight. Kids don’t hate math. They hate feeling stupid. They hate staring at a worksheet with no idea where to begin....