AI for Educator Flourishing: A Gentle Guide to Working Smarter (Not Harder)

You don’t have to hustle harder—you can teach easier.

This 40+ page guide is designed for educators who are feeling the weight of burnout and curious about how AI might actually help. Whether you're skeptical, overwhelmed, or intrigued, this resource offers a thoughtful, grounded introduction to using AI in ways that align with your values and restore your energy.

You won’t find flashy hacks or pressure to “optimize everything.” Instead, you’ll get real-world use cases, tool suggestions, and reflection prompts to help you build your own AI partnership—on your terms.

Inside, you’ll find:

✅ A clear, non-technical explanation of what AI is
✅ A values-first approach to integrating AI in your teaching
✅ Step-by-step guidance for using AI to:
 - Communicate more efficiently
 - Generate fresh classroom ideas
 - Give faster, better feedback
 - Plan lessons with less stress
 - Bring more creativity into your practice
✅ Prompting tips and example scripts you can copy or adapt
✅ Reflection prompts for building a healthy, empowering relationship with AI

Who it’s for:

• K–12 and higher ed teachers who are curious but cautious about AI
• Educators looking for more ease, spaciousness, and creativity in their work
• Thoughtful practitioners who want to lead with heart, not hype

Created by:
Dr. Susanna M. S. Thornhill, a career educator and literacy expert with over 20 years of classroom and university teaching experience.