Heather Brown is an educator, presenter, and keynote speaker with a passion for authentic learning. As a K–5 Math Interventionist and STEAM Teacher in rural Illinois, she helps students make meaningful connections between what they learn in school and the world beyond the classroom. She believes learning should give students opportunities to explore their interests, solve real problems, and recognize how their knowledge applies to their own lives.

That same belief shapes Heather’s approach to technology and artificial intelligence. She encourages educators to look beyond the tool itself and consider how it can deepen understanding, spark creativity, and support learning with a clear purpose. A teacher since 2009, she brings classroom experience and a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology to her work.

Heather is co-editor of The Educators’ AI Guide 2027 alongside Dan Fitzpatrick, also serving as project manager, designer, and contributing author. Her work on the book brings educators’ perspectives into the conversation about how AI can support teaching and learning. As Lead Copy Editor and Interior Designer for TeacherGoals, she helps educators share ideas through publishing. Across her work, Heather encourages innovation grounded in human connection, student curiosity, and learning that matters beyond the school day.