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Teacher- B.Ed, M.ED
25 EVERMEADOW MANOR SW, CALGARY
403-201-9578 karen.hanson@cssd.ab.ca
Background
Background
Hi, my name is Karen and I am currently a grade 5/4 teacher at Our Lady of the Evergreens School. And you know what? I love my job!
I get to work with a group of young people who push me to try new things and inspire me to find the most effective ways to teach. I get to find ways to help kids love math, build businesses, code Spheros and create brilliant art among other things. Recently, we have had some plants take over our classroom too. Oh, and sometimes I even get to build along side my students in Minecraft for math and social class!
Can you see why I love going to work in the morning?
Education
Education
Religious Education Administration Program – St. Mary’s University College, January 2007 – June 2007
Masters of Education – Educational Technology, University of Calgary 2002-2004
Bachelor of Education - Faculty of Education, University of Calgary 1995-1999
In May 2021, I was invited to join the Minecraft Education Global Mentor program. Through this program, I have the opportunity to coach and support teachers around the world as they learn about using this tool in their instructional practice. I also get to be inspired by the amazing things that other teachers are doing. For more examples of how I have used Minecraft Education in the classroom, check out this site: OLE Master Builders
Experience
Experience
Sept. 2010 -present
Our Lady of the Evergreens Elementary School –Teacher: Grades 3-6 in both straight and combined settings; Diverse Learning teacher (2016-2019)
Sept. 2005 -2010
Elementary Teaching and Learning – Generalist Consultant (2005/06); Elementary Social Studies Consultant (2006-2010)
Sept. 2003 -2005
Father James Whelihan School – Teacher: Grades 5 and 6
Sept.1999 - 2003
École St. Wilfrid Elementary School – Teacher: Resource Program; Grade 5
2003
Worked as a member of Alberta Education’s writing and revision team for the new Social Studies Program of Studies
2006/07
Member of the internal resource review team for Alberta Education
Designed and developed the online teacher support website for Science Alberta Foundation (focus: utilizing digital resources – planning and assessment)
Writer for the Nelson Literacy Teacher guide materials
professional recognition
professional recognition
Knowledgehook - Impact Award 2021-2022
APEGA - Innovation in Education Grant - 2022-23
Prime Minister Award of Teaching Excellence - 2022
Provincial Excellence in Teaching Award – May 2005
ATA Social Studies Provincial Council Award of Excellence – October 2007
ATA Social Studies Provincial Council Award of Outstanding Service – March 2005
University of Calgary - Educational Technology Entrance Award – November 2004
ATA Social Studies Regional Council Award of Merit – May 2004
ATA Social Studies Regional Council Award of Recognition -November 2001
Nominated for the Edwin Parr Award by school administration – February 2000
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