In Part 2 of our conversation with New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Megan Philbrook, we explore the tools that help bring her classroom “recipe for success” to life. Megan shares how her lesson planning has evolved over twelve years of teaching and how she thoughtfully incorporates resources like Teachers Pay Teachers and generative AI into her planning process.

The discussion also moves beyond tools to the philosophy that guides her choices—keeping learning child-centered, nurturing empathy and “good humanness,” and honoring the short but formative experience of childhood. Teachers will hear practical examples of lessons built around primary sources, active learning strategies, and structured engagement, along with guidance on how AI can support instruction while maintaining accuracy, rigor, and intentional design.