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
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🛠️ 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

🔗 Curipod.com

📧 Email Heather: heather@curipod.com

🐦 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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