In 2022, Dawn Taylor gave a TEDx talk about how teachers were moving from knowledge deliverers to skills developers. In 2026, that future has caught up with us. With AI generating lesson plans in seconds and providing instant information, the teacher’s role isn’t just shifting - it’s being redefined. This session explores what remains uniquely human in teaching, focusing on creativity, empathy, and discernment as the capacities that give education depth and purpose. Attendees will gain a clear framework for the “AI-age pedagogue,” practical examples of classroom application, and the language to communicate this evolving role to students, parents, and policymakers.