Laura Hansen
About Laura Hansen
Laura Hansen is a Senior Manager of Content and Curriculum Advocacy for English Language Arts at NWEA, with over two decades of experience in K-12 assessment. She has held various roles in assessment development and advocacy, including positions at ETS, Harcourt Assessment, and Student Achievement Partners.
Current Role at NWEA
Laura Hansen serves as the Senior Manager of Content and Curriculum Advocacy for English Language Arts (ELA) at NWEA. In this role, she focuses on developing and promoting educational content and curriculum that supports literacy and reading comprehension. Her work involves collaborating with educators and stakeholders to enhance K-12 assessment practices and improve student outcomes.
Previous Experience at ETS
Laura Hansen held multiple positions at Educational Testing Service (ETS) from 2002 to 2012. She began her tenure as an Assessment Specialist IV and later advanced to the role of Executive Director of Assessment Development from 2009 to 2011. During her time at ETS, she contributed to the development of assessment tools and strategies aimed at improving educational assessment and evaluation.
Background in Assessment and Literacy
With over two decades of experience in K-12 assessment, Laura Hansen has worked in various roles that combine teaching, management, and assessment specialization. She has a strong focus on literacy as a reading specialist, emphasizing the enhancement of reading comprehension skills. Her extensive background supports her advocacy for effective educational content and curriculum development.
Experience at Student Achievement Partners
From 2012 to 2020, Laura Hansen served as a Senior Literacy Assessment Specialist at Student Achievement Partners. In this capacity, she worked on initiatives aimed at improving literacy assessment practices and contributed to the development of resources that support educators in enhancing student literacy outcomes.
Education and Qualifications
Laura Hansen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she studied from 1986 to 1991. Her educational background provides a foundation for her extensive career in K-12 assessment and curriculum advocacy.