Christine Hanson

Community-Based Instruction Teacher and CHS Buddy Club sponsor.

Christine has been a Special Education teacher for 24 years at Central High School. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree in Mental Retardation and a Master’s Degree in Behavior Disorders from the University of West Georgia. She has been named Teacher of the Year twice in her career at Central High School - 2003 and 2020.

Mrs. Hanson has sponsored numerous clubs and organizations throughout her tenure at Central High School.  She coached Varsity football and basketball cheerleading from 1996 - 2010.  Mrs. Hanson also mentored the Key club and was responsible for Homecoming court, and Senior night for numerous years.  Most recently she established the CHS Buddy Club. Students participating in Buddy Club share time with members from Community-based Instruction classes and join field trips giving students the opportunity to bring classroom lessons full-circle. Buddy Club members attend Special Olympic events as athletes and as volunteers.

Christine enjoys sports, outdoor fun and arts and crafts. She is married to Rob Hanson and is the mother of four (4) children: Madeline (10), Kauffman (8), Holden (6), and Vivian (4).

 
Christine Hanson