In this piece, I reflect on the responsibility educators have to engage with generative AI—not because it’s easy or comfortable, but because our students need us to. Avoiding the conversation won’t protect our classrooms; it will only leave us unprepared. Instead of fear or surveillance, we need trust, transparency, and thoughtful experimentation. This is a call to show up—for ourselves, our students, and the future of education

Join me as I explore what it means to engage with AI in the classroom—not as a gimmick, but as a tool for deeper learning. From designing a so-called "cheat-proof" calculus test to experimenting with a more integrated, “cyborg” approach to student learning, I share how AI can push us to rethink what and how we teach. This piece invites educators to wade into these questions with curiosity, care, and a willingness to try. Ready to take the plunge?