When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. There was something deeply inspiring about the idea of guiding a classroom. It was the idea of helping others discover who they are, grow into their potential, and showing them that even learning math can be joyful, exciting, and full of possibility.

And even now, that desire hasn’t completely disappeared. I still picture myself, someday, stepping into a classroom, maybe as a substitute teacher. I think a part of me will always want to teach because teaching feels like one of the most meaningful forms of connection. It’s about guiding someone forward, not just by sharing information, but by helping them believe in themselves.

This kind of relationship is built on mutual trust between teacher to student, student to teacher. The student has to face their fear of looking dumb, believing their teacher truly sees them and wants the best for them. That vulnerability makes space for real growth, the kind that reaches the right places. And the teacher, in turn, trusts that the student is present, willing to learn, and capable of reaching those “aha” moments—sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once, but always with the potential for more.

Because I think, at our best, we should all be doing that for each other. Passing on what we’ve learned and helping others become who they want to be.

There’s something so incredible about watching someone grow, especially when you’ve played even a small role in that journey.

If we think about it, children spend 5 or 6 hours with them everyday. They're the ones who model patience, who teach them empathy, who see a student’s potential long before that student sees it in themselves. The ones whos work is dedicated to shaping children.

And yet somehow, we still undervalue them.

It honestly baffles me that great teachers aren’t paid more. That education systems are still underfunded, overburdened, and slow to adapt. If we’re serious about building a better future, isn’t it obvious that it starts in the classroom? It starts with the people shaping how we think, how we learn, and who we become.

I get that systems move slowly. Changing anything in education is hard. One shift in a curriculum can trigger a dozen more. Everything’s connected, and it's understandable that institutions tend to fear that kind of risk.

But I also believe that shifts are impossible to ignore. And maybe the goal isn’t to overhaul the system overnight, but to work alongside it.

Technology is evolving faster than ever, especially with the rise of AI, and yet education still feels like it’s lagging behind in an area of uncertainty. We’re standing at this fascinating point where we could actually redesign how people learn from the ground up. What if some of our brightest educators, researchers, engineers, and designers came together to create tools that truly support learning? Tools that respect children and empower teachers instead of replacing them. Because at the end of the day, great teachers can’t be replicated. It’s the human connection—the ability to guide, to notice, to inspire—that makes learning come alive.

Tech can be a gift or a threat. It can unlock access and curiosity. It can also encourage addiction, distraction, and anxiety. That’s why when we're creating, we have to be intentional. We need to ask the right questions: How do we design for children’s joy and wonder while making sure we’re helping, not harming? And how can we build systems that support every kind of learner, not just the ones who fit into existing molds?

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about where I want to go next, and education feels like a direction worth exploring. Not just as a system, but as a space where design can play a bigger role. I want to learn how to use technology in ways that are thoughtful, ethical, and grounded in empathy for students and teachers alike. I want to understand how we might create learning environments that feel more human: more honest to the way we actually live, and more aligned with the world we hope to build.

Because at the end of the day, education isn’t just about teaching subjects. It’s about shaping people. And if we care about the future, we need to care deeply about the people doing that shaping.

So if you’re someone who thinks about these things—how education works, how it might be better, how design and technology could help—I’d love to connect. This feels like one of those topics that’s too important to ignore.