Contributed Photo Vern Dahlstrom, representing the Nicolet Oconto Retired Teachers Association, presents the organization’s Gillett Educator of Excellence Award for 2015-16 to Brenda Hansen, of Shawano. Hansen teaches third grade in the Gillett School District.
Brenda Hansen, of Shawano, recently received the 2015-16 Educator of Excellence Award for the Gillett School District.
The award is sponsored by the Nicolet Oconto Retired Teachers Association. The recipient is selected by the Gillett School District faculty.
Hansen grew up in Rice Lake. She started her teaching career at Gillett Elementary School, where she teaches third grade, and has been with the district for 28 years.
Hansen said she has stayed in Gillett her entire teaching career because the staff that she works with is like a family to her.
Hansen has served on several school committees over the years. She is the chairperson of the writing and science committees, and serves on the wellness committee and the Pride Inside committee.
She is also involved with community projects such as the November food drive, Timber Rattlers reading program,and the Heavenly Hats foundation.
Brenda has two daughters, Taylor and Kasey, and lives in Shawano with her husband, Pete.