Education faculty
Patricia Hansen
Lecturer in Education
M.Ed., Drake University
B.S., Mankaho State College
A.A., Iowa Lakes Community College
712-737-4613
patricia.hansen@nwciowa.edu
Profile
Patricia Hansen is an experienced middle and high school teacher who in 1985 wrote the Department of Education's social studies curriculum for the state of Iowa. She taught American history for eighth graders and world affairs for ninth graders in Fort Dodge, Iowa, before joining the MOC-Floyd Valley School System in Orange City in 1993. Since 2000 she has been teaching10th grade American history and elective classes in major religions, modern U.S. history, and sociology. Other roles she has held during her career include that of K-12 curriculum specialist, athletic director, head girls' basketball coach, and head volleyball coach. She holds a Master of Education degree in effective teaching from Drake University.
Professional experience
- Social studies teacher, curriculum specialist, and assistant volleyball coach, Maurice Orange City-Floyd Valley Community Schools, Orange City, IA
- History teacher, athletic director, and head girls' basketball coach, Fort Dodge Community Schools, Fort Dodge, IA
Memberships
- National Education Association, 1973-present
- Maurice Orange City-Floyd Valley Education Association (vice president), 2004-present
- Iowa Council of the Social Studies, 1988-2003
- Iowa Atheltic Directors Association, 1989-1992
Honors
- Fort Dodge Teacher of the Year, 1991
- Nominated for State of Iowa Teacher of the Year, 1991
- Recognized for writing social studies curriculum for the state of Iowa, 1986
