Educator. Writer. Advocate For Critical Thinking.

I’m an educator, writer, and advocate for critical thinking and creativity.

I spent six years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, primarily in literacy and humanities, before founding TeachThought in 2012.

Since then, I’ve written extensively about education — with a particular focus on critical thinking, inquiry, and innovation in the classroom. My work has reached educators across the globe and includes thousands of published articles, many of which explore how learning can be rethought for a modern world.

I have also contributed to or collaborated with organizations such as Microsoft Education, the Obama Administration’s Literacy and Culture initiative, and various national and regional literacy organizations.

I’ve served as a consultant, curriculum designer, and keynote speaker on topics ranging from critical thinking to literacy and, more recently, using artificial intelligence to teach and learn.

Where My Writing Has Been Featured

• Research
• School Models
• University Teaching Materials
• K–12 Thought Leadership
• Learning Models & Frameworks

Why I Started TeachThought

I created TeachThought to help educators think differently about teaching, learning, and the systems that shape both. Too often, professional development overlooks the complexity of classrooms and the importance of meaningful, sustainable growth — not just for students, but for teachers too.

My goal has always been to make learning more thoughtful, more creative, and more human.

Samples Of My Writing About Teaching And Learning

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My Creative Writing

I also write creatively — you can find my Substack or visit my personal website at terryheick.com.

Get in Touch

If you’d like to connect, inquire about speaking or collaboration, or just say hello, feel free to contact me directly. I’m always open to thoughtful conversations about learning and how we can do it better.