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The Power of Orange: Igniting Classrooms with Curipod and Heather Brantley - TEC 49


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Guest: Heather Brantley (@HeatherTechEdu)
Host: Dan Thomas (@CoachThomasTech)

šŸ”„ 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

šŸ› ļø 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
  • ā€œPurify Slidesā€ 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


šŸ’¬ Quotes Worth Sharing

ā€œAn exhausted teacher can’t support students at their fullpotential. Let us help you get your time—and your joy—back.ā€ – Heather Brantley

ā€œCuripod isn’t replacing teachers. It’s supporting them todo what they do best—with more creativity and connection.ā€ – Dan Thomas


šŸ”— Links & Resources

šŸ”— Curipod.com

šŸ“§ Email Heather: [email protected]

🐦 Follow Heather: @HeatherTechEdu

🐦 Follow Dan: @CoachThomasTech


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