About Terry Heick

I’m an educator, writer, and advocate for modern teaching and learning. 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.

In addition to my work with TeachThought, I’ve 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 student-centered learning to 21st-century skill development.

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.

Where My Work Has Been Featured

My articles have been widely shared and referenced in education journals, district newsletters, university coursework, and professional development seminars. While TeachThought is the home for most of my work, selected content has also appeared on Edutopia, MindShift, Microsoft Education, and other major platforms.

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.