Hansen Learning Collaborative
Susan Hansen
Educational Consulting and Coaching
About Me
Whether as a teacher, instructional coach or administrator, I see myself as a collaborative problem solver. My two decades of experience in elementary and secondary public education have taught me to listen deeply, ask questions and work alongside my clients to arrive at solutions that move them forward towards their goals. Using systems thinking and quality improvement tools I help my clients keep the big picture in mind as they optimize their various processes. My areas of expertise include project-based learning, dual language education, and literacy for multilinguals.
Services
Consulting
Are you thinking about how to meet the needs of your diverse learners? Do you need a thinking partner as you contemplate infusing your curriculum with inquiry? Do you want to align your practices with your school or district's mission and vision? You can count on me to listen and collaborate with you and your stakeholders.
Training and Coaching
I am available to coach teachers and administrators, individually or as teams. I am here to be help you meet your professional goals and better serve your students and your community.
Curriculum Design
Either through collaboration with Disrict personnel or as a deliverable, I can create project-based units of study for any subject area where students' language, culture and interests are used to build motivation and relevance.
Testimonials
“Susan helped me see student learning with fresh eyes, and inspired me to add new instructional practices to my daily teaching that became foundational to who I am as a reader, writer, and educator. Susan knows how to ask the right questions that made me reflect and take action in my classroom.”
“Susan Hansen is an expert in collaboration, especially around lesson and unit design. For almost 20 years she worked with me and schools of teachers, including my team, to plan and deliver units of study that engaged and empowered our students in inquiry mindsets, practices, and skills.”
“Susan's approach to the coaching work is deliberate, thoughtful, and always student-centered. Her extensive classroom experience as a teacher and as a coach has given her a wealth of knowledge about teaching and learning. This includes designing and implementing curriculum, best instructional practices, assessment design and interpretation, and many other relevant topics.”
“Susan Hansen helped me develop lessons that not only engaged students but also challenged them to reach their fullest potential. Her support and lesson designs have enriched the learning experiences of students and positively impacted my own teaching practice.”