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James Hanson serves as a Lecturer at Mount Holyoke College within the School of Professional and Graduate Education. Concurrently, he works as a K-5 Math Coach for Northampton Public Schools, where his responsibilities encompass co-teaching, co-planning rigorous mathematics lessons, leading department meetings, and delivering in-district professional development.
His educational qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College (completed in 2016)
Hanson's professional focus centers on K-12 mathematics education, with extensive experience developing adaptive curricula for diverse student populations. His work spans secondary instruction (Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus, Applied Mathematics, and the Interactive Mathematics Program) and elementary coaching, emphasizing teacher development and innovative pedagogy. He actively contributes to the Mathematics Leadership Program at Mount Holyoke, leveraging decades of classroom experience to shape educator training.
Since beginning his visiting instructor role at Mount Holyoke in 2017, Hanson has bridged academic theory and practical K-12 implementation. His career trajectory—from high school teaching in New Hampshire (1991) to middle school mathematics (2002) and current elementary coaching—demonstrates deep commitment to evolving mathematics education standards and inclusive instructional strategies.
