DIEEC is proud to highlight the outstanding work of Lori Hansen, who was recently named the Indian River School District’s Early Learning Center 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year. With nearly three decades of experience in early childhood education, Lori brings a blend of expertise, joy, and commitment to her classroom.
The feature article celebrates Lori’s deep passion for Pre-K teaching, where she helps young learners build foundational social, emotional, and academic skills through intentional play.
Photo by Stephanie Thompson (DIEEC)
Her approach emphasizes developmentally appropriate learning, early language growth, and encourages independence. She also speaks to the challenges facing today’s early learners, particularly the impact of increased screen time on social development and problem-solving. Read the full article here!
Lori is also a member of DIEEC’s Early Childhood Educator Leadership Board, which strengthens DIEEC’s programs and initiatives for Delaware’s early childhood professionals by integrating the voices and experiences of educators in the field into our work.
Interested in joining the Early Childhood Educator Leadership Board? We are now accepting applications from classroom educators, program administrators, and family child care educators! Learn more and apply here.
