Morgan Hahn is a social studies teacher at Lander Valley High School in Lander, Wyoming, where she teaches Advanced Placement (AP) psychology, AP American history, World History 1 and American history to ninth, 11th and 12th graders. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming and a master’s degree in American history and government with a specialization in teaching the Constitution from Ashland University.

Hahn is also a James Madison fellow. Through this prestigious program, she completed part of her master’s degree at the intensive James Madison Summer Institute at Georgetown University. This award opened new pathways for Hahn, and she is committed to creating similar opportunities for her students. As Wyoming’s 2021 James Madison fellow, she is especially proud to empower every student to embrace their story, their voice and their potential to make a positive impact in their communities.

Hahn is at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence (AI) practices for students and staff within her district. She views AI as a tool to enrich her teaching practice, better serve her students and bridge gaps in opportunity. She believes in using every tool at her disposal to facilitate high levels of learning for every student every day. She collaborates closely with her instructional facilitator to help teachers integrate AI into their teaching. In an era of educational challenges, including staff shortages and high burnout, Hahn strives to be a positive force by helping teachers rediscover their passion for teaching through technological tools.

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