The educator and educational influencer Susi la Profe is participating in the Talent Tour being held in Huesca with a clear message for young people and teachers: talent is not something reserved for a few, but a capacity that is cultivated with consistency, support, and continuous training. In this interview, she advocates for an education that embraces artificial intelligence, claims the role of the teacher as a reference point, and reminds us that success is not about standing out above others, but about putting what one knows to the service of others.
The Talent Tour is promoted by the Princess of Girona Foundation, and the edition in Huesca is co-organized with the Huesca City Council and Ibercaja Foundation, in collaboration with Ibercaja, Code Regional Directors, Amazon, Aramon Montañas de Aragón, and the Education Department of the Government of Aragón, as well as other public and private entities committed to the development of young talent and teacher training in the community.
What does it mean for you to participate in the Talent Tour and be part of an initiative that focuses on young talent?
For me, it is an honor and a responsibility. I have been working with young people in the classroom and also through social media for years, and I know that talent is not something extraordinary that only a few have: it is something that needs context, opportunities, and adults who believe in it.
What do you think you can contribute during your time at the Talent Tour in Aragón?
The Talent Tour is a space that welcomes the experiences of many people and seeks to learn from each of them. In my case, with my experience, I can provide an optimistic yet realistic view on digital education, artificial intelligence, and competency-based learning. It’s not about being afraid of change, but about understanding how to support our students.
And, above all, I can convey a clear message: talent is not just about getting good grades. It is curiosity, perseverance, creativity, and the ability to collaborate.
What do you think young people need to hear right now?
They need to hear that they don’t have to have everything figured out yet.
They live in an environment of constant comparison, pressure to stand out, and exposure on social media… and that generates a lot of anxiety. I believe they need to hear that making mistakes is part of the process, that changing one’s mind is not failure, and that a professional path is not linear.
But they also need to hear something very important: that they have talent. Everyone. Even if they haven’t discovered it yet or it doesn’t fit into what is traditionally rewarded.
We live in a society that often tells them that success is individual, that what matters is to stand out above the rest or focus solely on oneself. And that, far from making them happier, often leaves them feeling more alone and dissatisfied.
Talent is not just about getting good grades. It is curiosity, perseverance, creativity, and the ability to collaborate.
Talent is not meant to be kept hidden. It is meant to be nurtured and put to the service of others.
When a young person discovers what they are good at, cultivates it with effort, and shares it—whether through science, art, technology, education, or any other passion—they find something much deeper than recognition: they find meaning. And meaning is what truly brings happiness.
The Tour talks about “young talent in action.” How does talent translate into action in a student’s daily life?
It happens when talent stops being an idea and becomes a habit.
A student moves from talent to action when they organize their time, set small and achievable goals, ask for help when they need it, and practice even when they don’t feel like it.
“Talent is not something to be kept to yourself. It is something to be worked on and put at the service of others.”
Talent in action is not about doing something spectacular once, it is about doing small things well every day.
Huesca is committed to leaving a legacy with this Tour. From your experience, how can motivation be maintained after the event is over?
Events inspire, but legacy is built on a day-to-day basis.
To maintain motivation, I would say that three things are needed: close role models, specific projects, and a community so that young people do not feel alone in their concerns.
If what happens on the Tour translates into classroom discussions, interdisciplinary projects, or new training opportunities, then the impact will last beyond these few days.
You participate in the Tour del Talento as a teacher and communicator. What role does continuing education for teachers play today in the development of young talent in Aragon?
It is key. We cannot develop young talent with teachers who are disconnected from the reality our students live in.
Continuing education is not a complement: it is a professional responsibility. Because teachers are the role models they need to discover and develop their talent. We are examples. We are the authority. And that authority does not come from our position, but from consistency, preparation, and commitment.
“Artificial intelligence is not a passing fad, it is a structural change.”
Talent is often activated when a teacher looks at a student and says, “I see something in you.”
Continuing education allows us to better understand how young people learn today, to incorporate tools judiciously, to accompany them in a world permeated by artificial intelligence… but it also educates us more.
When a teacher trains, they not only improve their practice: they broaden their students’ horizons, and if we want talented young people in action, we need teachers in action.
Aragon has a diverse educational reality, with urban centers and an extensive network of rural schools. What specific challenges do you see for teachers in Aragon, and how can training help them address these challenges?
Diversity is both a challenge and a source of richness. In rural contexts, teachers often take on multiple roles and work with heterogeneous groups. This requires flexible methodologies and a great deal of creativity. In urban environments, the challenges may be more closely linked to cultural diversity or the digital divide.
“The key is not to ban technology, but to educate on its responsible and meaningful use.”
Training can help by offering strategies for addressing diversity, accessible digital resources, and spaces for teachers to exchange and share best practices.
Networking among teachers is essential, especially when the geographical context can lead to isolation.
In your experience, what skills should teacher training incorporate today to better connect with students?
I would say five fundamental ones:
- Critical digital competence (not just using tools, but understanding them).
- Education in artificial intelligence.
- Communication and public speaking.
- Designing competency-based learning situations.
- Education in emotions and support.
Teachers are not just transmitters of content: they are guides and mentors, they are role models.
Students on the 2026 Huesca Talent Tour
We often talk about student talent, but less about teacher talent. How can we identify, nurture, and promote the talent of teachers in Aragon?
First, by publicly recognizing it. Teacher talent is often invisible. There are innovative, creative teachers with enormous impact, but they work quietly.
“Talent in action is not doing something spectacular once, it is doing small things well every day.”
To enhance it, we must create spaces where they can share their work, give them real autonomy in schools, and foster professional learning communities.
When teachers feel valued, their impact is multiplied.
In a context of overload and professional burnout, can training also become a tool for caring for teachers’ well-being?
Yes, as long as it does not become yet another burden.
Training that inspires, connects with the reality of the classroom, and builds community can be revitalizing. It reminds you why you became a teacher.
But it must be useful, practical, and respectful of teachers’ time. If it is approached as support rather than a bureaucratic requirement, it can be a tool for professional care.
Do you think the current teacher training system is responding to the technological and social changes that young people are experiencing, especially with the emergence of artificial intelligence?
We are making progress, but not at the pace that the changes demand. Efforts are being made in some areas, but sometimes I feel that we have so many fronts to attend to that it is not given the importance it needs.
For example, as a result of collaborating with Amazon, I have discovered that they have made a lot of free resources available for training teachers and students in technology on their website amazonfutreengineer.es
Artificial intelligence is not a passing fad, it is a structural change and part of the context in which our students live. We need training to help teachers understand what AI is, how to use it ethically, and how to teach students to use it as a tool that enhances their learning rather than replacing it. The key is not to prohibit, but to educate in responsible and meaningful use.
Social media has changed the way we learn. How can teachers turn this environment into an ally rather than seeing it as a threat?
I experience this every day as a creator of educational content.
Social media can be a gateway to knowledge, a space to spark curiosity, and a channel for accessible dissemination.
“If we want talented young people in action, we need teachers in action.”
The challenge is to teach them to discriminate between information, verify sources, and manage their time. But above all, the key is to teach our students to be good people in the offline world, so that when they have access to social media, they will know how to be good people in the online world. Virtue education is one of the most important commitments we should make, because if we have virtuous students, we have students who know how to organize themselves, who know how to use screens in a balanced way, who seek the good, who are curious and like to learn, who don’t want to waste time on trivial things…
Do you notice any differences when you explain math on social media and when you speak live to an auditorium full of young people?
Of course, there’s a difference. On social media, I have seconds to capture their attention. In an auditorium, I have the energy of the moment, the looks, the reactions in real time…
If a young person from Aragon leaves your lecture with just one clear idea about their future, what would you like that idea to be?
In my case, it’s mainly a practical lecture for teachers, although there will also be students. Specifically, the fundamental idea I want to convey is that in this digital age we live in, we shouldn’t be afraid to learn about technology, artificial intelligence… On the contrary, we teachers have even more reason to educate ourselves so that we can give our students, who are asking us for it, sound advice. If we want our students to be able to use technology correctly in the future, we have to teach them how. I want them to go away with the idea that it is not that difficult and that it is worthwhile because we can help our students go from being mere consumers of technology to being creators, and that with technology as a means, they can change the world if they set their minds to it.
