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Jen Hanson

Jen Hanson

English Language Development Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    ▶ Education, Equity & Higher Education background. Able to establish vision, direct programs, & ensure equity for all. ▶ Expertise in management, collaboration, MLLs, newcomers & advancing systems.

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Arlington

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      Master’s Degree Educational Leadership and Policy

    • Luther College

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      B.A., English English Language and Literature, General

    • University of Colorado Denver

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      Master’s Degree Language, Literacy and Culture/English Language Acquisition

  • Experience

    • Denver Public Schools Douglas County Public

      Aug 2000 - May 2013
      English Language Development Teacher

      Taught secondary newcomers and refugees with limited formal education and literacy in their first language

    • East High School

      Oct 2013 - Jan 2016
      Assistant Principal

      Management of teaching staffDevelopment of instructional systemsInclusion of Spanish speaking community Staff training for best practices in MLL pedagogy

    • South High School

      Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
      School Principal

      94% matriculation rate for all studentsAdvanced Placement initiative for all studentsFeatured School of Opportunity by The Washington Post

    • TNTP

      Jul 2018 - Sept 2021
      Partner

      Managed a large portfolio of contracts across the Western US leading teams and systems change for both large and small districtsLed and developed training on best DEI practicesLed and developed training on best MLL practices

    • Denver Public Schools

      Jul 2022 - Feb 2024
      Director of Higher Education Academics

      Manage a large team across 38 high schools and 9 post secondary programs ensuring access and success for all students

    • Teach For America

      Jan 2024 - now
      Managing Director Leadership Development

      Interrupting inequities to ensure all students have a high quality educational experience

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Life Coaching

      International Coaching Federation

    • Colorado Teaching License

      Colorado Department of Education
      Aug 2000

    • Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education Certificate

      Colorado Department of Education
      May 2013

    • Colorado Principal License

      Colorado Department of Education
      Dec 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jen Hanson
      School of Opportunity National Education Policy Center Jan 2017 Given to 8 schools nationally, Schools of Opportunity demonstrate success markers of equity, inclusion, community engagement and student success.
    • Awarded to Jen Hanson
      CABE Administrator of the Year Colorado Association of Bilingual Education Oct 2015 Awarded to one state administrator for their support and development of bilingual programs to support students and their families.
    • Awarded to Jen Hanson
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