Ms. Hanson received a BS in Sports Medicine/Physical Education from Baker University in 1989 and a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Kansas in 1999. Altogether, she has 25 years secondary teaching experience and coaching in the Olathe School District. Additionally, she has 13 years of experience teaching the Career and Technical Education Sports Medicine and Health Careers classes at Olathe North High School. Ms. Hanson is also a 21st Century Academy Facilitator for Sports Medicine and Exercise Science in Olathe Public Schools, and serves on the KSDE Accreditation Advisory Council.