Idara (Foster) Hansen
As an educator specializing in English Language Arts and English Humanities, Idara Hansen is committed to fostering environments where individuals, students, and educational communities thrive through empathy and mutual respect for diverse perspectives. Hansen advocates for a learning experience built on trust and open dialogue, independent of age, gender, or social standing.
Hansen places a high value on the right to learn, express, and create. She diligently blends individual creativity, high academic standards, and personal respect, considering these elements the cornerstones of her teaching philosophy and overall approach to life.
Not just an educator, Idara Hansen is also a storyteller, story interpreter, and story creator. She believes in the profound connection between literature and human experience, recognizing that we are all characters evolving in our own unique narratives. Through her teaching, she helps students navigate and transcend the challenges of the present moment, enriching their individual stories along the way.
Her approach to education is designed not only to resonate with students but also to make a lasting impression on future professional connections, showcasing her commitment to cultivating well-rounded, empathetic, and intellectually curious individuals.
In 2015, Hansen earned an Honors degree in African-American Interdisciplinary Studies from Wesleyan University. You can explore some of her work by clicking here. She continued her academic journey by completing her graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Education in 2017. For more insight into her research and educational viewpoints, click here.
At present, Idara Hansen serves as a curriculum developer, content strategist, training expert, and academic counselor.