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

Guest: Heather Brantley (@HeatherTechEdu)Host: Dan Thomas (@CoachThomasTech)🔥 Episode SummaryIn 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 LearnHeather’s journey from stay-at-home mom to classroom rockstar to edtech advocateHow Curipod empowers every student voice withinteractive and anonymous participationWhy AI in education isn’t about replacement—it’s about enhancement and supportHow Curipod’s built-in feedback tools offer real-time,growth-oriented responses for studentsThe power of student reflection, anonymity, andcollaborative learningHow Curipod integrates with existing tools like Canva,Google Slides, and Chrome extensionsNew features, including ELL support, state-alignedtest prep, and asynchronous PD coursesWhy Curipod works for every subject—including math, STEM, and CTETips for getting started with Curipod, even if you'retech-reluctant🛠️ Tools & Features MentionedCuripod’s AI Lesson Generator – Create a 45-minuteinteractive lesson in under 3 minutesDrawing + Whiteboard Tool – Let students show theirwork and get AI-generated feedbackBuilt-in Voting, Polls, Word Clouds, and Reflections“Purify Slides” Feature – Upload your old lessons andtransform them into interactive experiencesStandards-Aligned Content for Texas, California, NewYork, and moreInstant Student Feedback and Growth PromptsFake 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: [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.🔔 Subscribe & ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a felloweducator, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and be sure tosubscribe so you never miss an episode of The Tech Ed Clubhouse Podcast.