About
ABOUT TRISTAN HERON
Our Story
From classroom teacher to EdTech leader — the journey that shaped everything.
Our Values
Purposeful technology. Empowered educators. A classroom — and a career — worth loving.
Our Achivement
The milestones, recognitions, and community impact we're most proud of — built alongside passionate educators.
Learn
LEARN WITH TRISTAN
The Staffroom Blog
Where all content lives — EdTech, creator life, pedagogy, and the bigger picture.
Video tutorials & workshops
Step-by-step EdTech walkthroughs and educator creator advice, straight to camera.
The Hub
THE EMPOWERED EDUCATOR HUB
About the Empowered Educator Hub
One academy, two pathways. Here's how the full journey fits together.
Explore the Tech-Ready Teacher
Build classroom confidence and purposeful EdTech skills with the Tech-Ready Teacher pathway.
Examine Next Step Eduactor
Turn your teaching expertise into a product and income stream with the Next Step Educator pathway.
Pricing & tiers
Join the Empowered Educator Hub from $49AUD/month — pay only for the pathway you need right now.
Free Resources
FREE RESOURCES - THE RESOURCE ROOM
The Staffroom Blog
EdTech tips, creator insights, and behind-the-scenes from Tristan.
Evolve EdTech Resources
Tools, templates & guides for the tech-confident classroom teacher.
Next Step Educator Resources
Guides & tools for teachers building income beyond the classroom.
Digital Templates
Ready-to-use Canva and Google Workspace templates for educators.
Events
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Upcoming Workshops
Free and paid live sessions on EdTech, digital learning, and developing your life beyond the classroom.
Past Event Recordings
Missed a workshop? Access or purchase recordings from previous workshops on-demand.
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Next Step Educator

Your Knowledge Is Worth More Than You Think.

You've spent years building real expertise. Next Step Educator is here to help you share it, build an audience around it, and turn it into something that works for you — beyond the hours you put in.

I'm a teacher looking to grow

WHY WE ARE BUILDING NEXT STEP EDUCATOR

Most Educators Are Sitting on a Goldmine They Don't Know Is There.

You went into your profession because you love what you do. Over time, you've accumulated knowledge, experience, and insights that most people don't have — and never will, unless someone like you shares them.

Most educators give their best ideas away for free. They assume their knowledge isn't "special enough." They don't know where to start. Next Step Educator is here to help to change that.

Join the wait list to find out more

WHAT NEXT STEP EDUCATOR IS ABOUT

What we're here to do.

Most educators and professionals don't realise the expertise they've built has real value outside their day job. Next Step Educator exists to change that — with free content, practical resources, and a community for people ready to take the next step.

For educators & professionals

Teachers, trainers, school leaders, allied health workers, coaches — anyone whose knowledge and experience can genuinely help others.

Share what you know

You already have the expertise. We help you package it — into videos, resources, courses, and content that reaches people who need exactly what you know.