What happens when AI is designed to support teachers — not replace them?

In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric J. Rodriguez sits down with Monica Gilfillan, former special education teacher and Senior Account Executive at MagicSchool AI, to explore teacher burnout, personalized learning, and why reclaiming the human side of education matters now more than ever.

This is a grounded conversation about time, trust, equity, and the role of relationships in shaping the future of learning.

Monica Gilfillan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagilfillan/

• MagicSchool AI: https://www.magicschool.ai

Eric J. Rodriguez

• Website: https://www.ericjrodriguez.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejrodriguez/

00:00 Future Education and Humanity 05:21 "Transitioning to Human-Centered Education" 08:58 "Tech Deployment Lessons Learned" 11:25 Challenges Facing Magic School 13:39 Global Education Equity Models 16:46 "Transformative Tool for Educators" 19:28 School Choice and Education Debate 22:13 "Books, Kids, and Connection" 25:23 Connectivity and Human-Centered Solutions