Hello! My name is Meaghan Hanson, and I will be your child’s Kindergarten teacher this coming school year. This is my seventh year at St. Frances Cabrini School and my 15th year teaching Kindergarten! I feel incredibly blessed to be part of the Cabrini community and to have the opportunity to teach and learn alongside our youngest students.
I graduated from Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and earned my Master’s degree in Education from the University of Portland. I am also excited to begin my doctoral studies at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, this spring.
I was born and raised in Tigard, Oregon, and I am the oldest of three girls. I am married to my best friend, whom I met while attending Saint Martin’s University. Together, we love cheering on the Seattle Kraken, spending time with friends and family, reading, and exploring God’s beautiful world—especially the beach and great outdoors!
I am looking forward to a wonderful year filled with faith, learning, laughter, and lots of exploring. I am so excited to get to know your child and partner with your family throughout the school year. I can’t wait to see all the ways our Kindergarten students will grow, learn, and shine!
Spiritual
The kindergarten child has a natural sense of wonder and awe.
• Experiences God through parents and guardians from whom they experience God’s love
• Prayer (formal and spontaneous) comes naturally; enjoys ritual and ceremony
• Interprets Bible stories literally
Social/Emotional
The kindergarten child typically gets along well with others.
• Plays best with friends in pairs rather than in larger groups
• Begins to understand rules, the concepts of winning/losing and working together
• Affirmation of their abilities and dignity as persons vital to their development
Physical
Changes occur rapidly in the growth and development of a kindergarten child.
• They vary greatly in height and weight and coordination is not yet fully developed
• Fine motor skills such as printing, coloring and cutting continue to develop and can be challenging
• Large motor skills such as clapping, hopping and skipping are developing
• Short attention span and increased motor activity make staying on task difficult
