Michelle Hanson
Associate Professor, Education/ Area Chair;Education
Dr. Hanson received her doctoral degree from the University of South Dakota in Adult and Higher Education in 2000. She received a Master of Science in Home Economics, specializing in Human Development, Child and Family Studies in 1991. Her undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Studies and Psychology.
Dr. Hanson taught at South Dakota State University from 1987-2000 as a graduate teaching assistant and later as an instructor. She taught in the laboratory preschool with children ranging from 15 months-6 years of age. She served as the NAEYC Preschool Reaccreditation Coordinator and taught both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Currently, Dr. Hanson teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Dr. Hanson serves as area chair and certification officer for the Fredrikson School of Education.