Ms. Hanney began teaching at Cooper in 2000. Prior to teaching at Cooper, she taught for ten years at Sherman Multi-cultural Arts School. She earned her degree in Elementary Education (Grades 1-8) with a minor in Social Studies from UW-LaCrosse in 1990. She obtained her master’s degree in Urban Education/Integrated Studies from Cambridge College in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1997. Her favorite aspect about being a teacher is getting students excited about learning new concepts and preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

Cooper children enjoy her classroom because they have fun by actively participating in projects that are both challenging and interactive. Ms. Hanney treats her students with respect. In turn, the students respect her as well. Students enjoy the exciting field trips scheduled throughout the year. Ms. Hanney holds high expectations for her students and encourages them to persevere. She likes working with the dedicated staff and students at Cooper School toward achieving great academic success.

She believes Cooper School is a great place because of the high parent, student, staff, and community involvement that strive to make Cooper a safe and enjoyable learning environment.