We Believe Teaching
Shouldn't Feel Like Survival
We're on a mission to build a system that actually supports the educators inside it.
87K+
educators in our community
Improved Retention
Administrators report stronger morale,
greater trust, and improved retention
after TDI Support Sessions
95%
of teachers saved planning time
How It Started
Teachers Deserve It was born from burnout.
We all knew the feeling... Walking into another teacher institute day (or teacher work day) and you're greeted with donuts. As you settle into the auditorium for sessions, you're not surprised to see a full agenda, with limited breaks, and a 45-minute lunch. The topics? Ones that have nothing to do with what you actually needed in your classrooms. Hours of "someday you'll use this" and "you'll need time for outside planning."
None of it helped us be better for our students on Monday.
That system was not built with teachers in mind. TDI was - with teachers at its core, in every decision we make, building a movement that's changing education from the inside out.
School leaders noticed too. Principals started asking: how do we bring this to our whole building? How do we keep our best teachers from leaving?
The TDI Blueprint
Respect Teachers' Time
PD that fits into real life, not consumes it
Deliver Real Strategies
Practical tools that work Monday morning
Prioritize Wellness
Sustainable teaching starts with supported teachers
Measure What Matters
Real impact, not just attendance sheets
Built for District Success:
We stand behind our work with a 30-day turnaround guarantee on custom requests for partner schools.
Watch Rae's Story
TEDx Talk: Why Teachers Deserve Better
This talk has inspired thousands of educators to rethink professional development.
Our Impact So Far
87,000+
Educators in Our Community
21
States with Partner Schools
65%
Implementation Rate
4.8/5
Average Course Rating
Industry average PD implementation is just 10%.
Our teachers actually use what they learn because
it's built for Monday morning, not "someday."
Meet the Founder
Rae Hughart
CEO & Founder
Rae Hughart is an award-winning educator, internationally recognized speaker, and bestselling author dedicated to transforming how we support teachers.
After experiencing burnout firsthand, she founded Teachers Deserve It to create sustainable professional development that respects educators' time while delivering real results.
The educators in our community share something.
They're done pretending burnout is a badge of honor. They're practical optimists who believe there's a smarter way to do this work. They're still here because they still believe in teaching. They just refuse to destroy themselves doing it.
The Team That Makes It Possible
A passionate group of educators, strategists, and creatives
committed to transforming professional development.
Kristin Williams
Chief Marketing Officer
Shapes the voice and visibility of TDI, turning eight years of cross-industry marketing expertise into meaningful connections with educators nationwide.
Omar Garcia
Chief Financial Officer
Drives financial strategy and operational systems that allow TDI to scale sustainably while delivering measurable ROI for every partner district.
Rachel Patragas
Director of Creative Solutions
Jim Ford
Business Development Coordinator
Olivia Smith
Executive Communication Coordinator
Content Creators and Contributors
Erin Light
Content Creator
Katie Welch
Content Creator
Sue Thompson
Content Creator
Paige Roberts
Content Creator
Walter Cullin Jr
Content Creator
Kimberelle Martin
Content Creator
Paige Griffin
Content Creator
Kayla Brown
Content Creator
Ian Bowen
Content Creator
Amanda Duffy
Content Creator
Jay Jackson
Content Creator
Holly Stuart
Content Creator
Plus district liaisons and facilitators nationwide.
Interested in Becoming a Content Creator?
We are always looking for passionate educators to join our team. Share your classroom-tested strategies with our community.
Apply to Be a CreatorReady to See What TDI Can Do for You?
Whether you're a teacher looking for strategies that actually work, or a leader who wants PD your team will thank you for, we're here to help.