LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Allison Hansen, a teacher at Pattengill School in Lansing, has won an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.
Hansen told officials at the Michigan Lottery educators she had as a student inspired her to pursue a career in education.
“When I was in kindergarten, I thought my teacher had the dream job. She got to hang out with the alphabet letter guys and watch us play on a seesaw and play structure that was in our classroom. The kindergarten me thought that my teacher had the best job ever! Even after kindergarten, I always remember school being so much fun during my years in school. I love my job, and I love making learning fun for my students. Anytime I can turn a learning target into a learning experience, I am all for it. I love seeing the smiles on my students’ faces when they are truly engaged in their learning, and I think that students can learn so much more when learning is engaging.”
Hansen, a fifth-grade teacher, was nominated for the award…