Cindy Hansen

Cindy Hansen is a Lecturer in the Education department at Bethel University, contributing to academic programs while serving as superintendent of Jasper R-5 School District in Jasper, Missouri. Her career spans two decades in PK-12 public education across Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in Elementary Education and Bible, University of Northwestern St. Paul, 2000
• M.A. in Educational Leadership, University of Illinois, 2011
• Ed.D. in K-12 Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2017

Her research focuses on leadership career trajectories in educational administration, strategies for staff retention, and the intersection of social, emotional, and spiritual well-being in school communities. While no specific publications or awards are listed, her work bridges practical experience with academic instruction.