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Guest: Heather Brantley (@HeatherTechEdu)
Host: Dan Thomas (@CoachThomasTech)
🔥 Episode Summary
In this episode, I sit down with the energetic andinspiring Heather Brantley, former math and CTE teacher turned teacher advocate at Curipod. From a surprise return to teaching after her son’s second-grade independence moment to becoming a powerful voice for educatorsacross the globe, Heather shares her journey of rediscovering her passion for education—and how Curipod became a game-changer in her classroom and now in her career.
Together, we explore how Curipod uses AI toenhance student voice, classroom engagement, and teacher efficiency, while maintaining a strong focus on relationships, equity, and teacher empowerment.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Heather’s journey from stay-at-home mom to classroom rockstar to edtech advocate
- How Curipod empowers every student voice withinteractive and anonymous participation
- Why AI in education isn’t about replacement—it’s about enhancement and support
- How Curipod’s built-in feedback tools offer real-time,growth-oriented responses for students
- The power of student reflection, anonymity, andcollaborative learning
- How Curipod integrates with existing tools like Canva,Google Slides, and Chrome extensions
- New features, including ELL support, state-alignedtest prep, and asynchronous PD courses
- Why Curipod works for every subject—including math, STEM, and CTE
- Tips for getting started with Curipod, even if you’retech-reluctant
🛠️ Tools & Features Mentioned
- Curipod’s AI Lesson Generator – Create a 45-minuteinteractive lesson in under 3 minutes
- Drawing + Whiteboard Tool – Let students show theirwork and get AI-generated feedback
- Built-in Voting, Polls, Word Clouds, and Reflections
- “Purify Slides” Feature – Upload your old lessons andtransform them into interactive experiences
- Standards-Aligned Content for Texas, California, NewYork, and more
- Instant Student Feedback and Growth Prompts
- Fake Name Login + Privacy Protection for safe andequitable participation
💬 Quotes Worth Sharing
“An exhausted teacher can’t support students at their fullpotential. Let us help you get your time—and your joy—back.” – Heather Brantley
“Curipod isn’t replacing teachers. It’s supporting them todo what they do best—with more creativity and connection.” – Dan Thomas
🔗 Links & Resources
📧 Email Heather: [email protected]
🐦 Follow Heather: @HeatherTechEdu
🐦 Follow Dan: @CoachThomasTech
💡 Try This!
👉 Want to see Curipod in action? Create a free account, generate a lesson with a single prompt, and experience what it’s like to get every student involved in seconds.
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