Overview

This interactive 60-minute webinar is designed to reframe how educators perceive their roles in the age of AI. As artificial intelligence tools become more integrated in education, many teachers worry about being replaced. This session will shift that narrative—highlighting how educators are not being replaced but repositioned to emphasize the human qualities AI cannot replicate: empathy, mentorship, ethical decision-making, and creativity. Participants will gain classroom-ready activities, strategies for thoughtful AI integration, and renewed confidence in their irreplaceable role.

Purpose and Relevance

AI is now a foundational element of the educational landscape, reshaping the way students learn and interact with information. Teachers are uniquely positioned to bring a human-centered approach to this new reality. By emphasizing emotional intelligence, personal feedback, ethical judgment, and student connection, educators can provide what AI cannot. This webinar supports NBEA’s ongoing mission to prepare teachers for the evolving demands of 21st-century classrooms with compassion and clarity.

Presenter

Dr. Lori Hauf
Director of Education, National Business Education Association (NBEA)

Dr. Lori Hauf serves as the Director of Education for the National Business Education Association, where she leads the development of innovative professional learning experiences for business educators nationwide. With over two decades of teaching and leadership in business and technology education, Dr. Hauf is a passionate advocate for instructional strategies that blend human-centered teaching with emerging technologies.

A recognized thought leader in business education, Dr. Hauf is committed to equipping teachers with actionable strategies and classroom-ready tools that foster student engagement, digital literacy, and future-ready skills.