Meet Mrs. Hanssen

Hi, I am Mrs. Hanssen!  I am SUPER excited to be your third grade teacher. We will be doing many new and exciting things this year. I am glad to be a part of your learning experience and look forward to watching you grow and learn in third grade! 

After graduating from Kutztown University in May 2010 with my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, I substituted in many districts; taught the Gifted Program at Shoemaker, Jefferson and Alburtis Elementary Schools, and have taught first, third and fourth grade at Wescosville.  In May 2018, I received my Masters in Elementary Education from Kutztown University.

When I am not planning lessons or thinking about school, I enjoy eating sweet treats, gardening, biking, hiking, shopping in Lititz, off-roading in our Jeep(s) and of course, hanging out and being silly with my family and friends.  

My husband Mike, is the Supervisor of Technology at Saucon Valley School District. He enjoys Sci-Fi, Jeeps, and most importantly coffee. Our son, Austin, who also attended Wescosville Elementary, graduated from Penn State University. He loves to play golf, hike, play video games and hangout with family and friends. 

Guess what? SUPER EXCITING NEWS...On September 27, 2025, Austin and his fiancé, Erielle, will be getting married. Erielle is super sweet. She loves to read, paint, hike and eat sweet treats (just like Me!). We are so excited to welcome her to our family! 

Here are some of my favorite things:

• Favorite Color:  Pink and Orange (Dunkin' Colors!) 

• Favorite Season:  Fall

• Favorite Food:  Cupcakes 

• Favorite Treat at Disney World:  Mickey Popsicle

• Favorite Fast Food:  Brookside Deli

• Favorite Drink:  Raspberry Lemonade

• Favorite Animal:  Cat

• Favorite Book:  The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

• Favorite Summer Song:  Too Sweet by Hozier

• Favorite Hobbies:  Biking, Hiking and Gardening

• Favorite Place to Eat:  Sweet Memories

• Favorite Places to Shop:  Target, Kohl's and DSW

• Favorite Place to Hang Out in the Summer:  My Porch Swing

• Favorite Thing to do in the Summer:  Jump in my pool before 8AM

• Something Fun I Would Like to Do:  Fly in a Helicopter  

• Places I Hope to Visit:  Hawaii, Ireland and Italy 

• Biggest Fear:  Falling