JOHN HENRY HANSEN

Education

• Master of Arts in Classics, University of Cincinnati
• Masters of Library and Information Studies, University of Oklahoma
• Bachelor of Arts in Letters with Highest Honors, University of Oklahoma

Employment

• Instructor and Academic Advisor, Department of Classics and Letters, University of Oklahoma, 2002 - present
• Adjunct Instructor, Department of Modern Languages, University of Central Oklahoma, 2001 - 2003
• Westmoore High School, Oklahoma City, 1993 – 2002
• Moore High School, Moore, 1994 - 1995

Areas of Certification (secondary level)

• Latin, Spanish, World Literature, World History, English Literature

Courses Taught (OU)

• Beginning Latin I and II
• Intermediate Prose
• Survey of Ancient Greek Culture
• Survey of Roman Civiliation
• Teaching of Latin (co-teacher)

Service

• Chaperone, National Junior Classical League Convention, Davis, CA, 2009
• Advanced Standing Exams and Placement, Latin
• Department of Classics and Letters Committee Member:
  • Teaching of Latin
  • Scholarships
  • Curriculum
• Department Meeting Secretary, Department of Classics and Letters
• Faculty Fellow, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
• Presenter, OU Classics Day, 1994 --

Professional Activities

• Oklahoma Vice-President, Classical Association of the Midwest and South, 2004 –
• President, Oklahoma Classics Association, 1997 – 2002, 2004 –
• Board Member, Oklahoma Foreign Language Teachers Association, 1993 – 2002, 2007 –
• State Sponsor, Oklahoma Junior Classical League, 1998 - 2001
• Chair, Foreign Language Dept., Westmoore High School, 2001 - 2002

Awards and Honors

• OU Foundation Excellent in Teaching Award, 2009
• Dean’s Outstanding Advising Award (Arts & Sciences), 2009
• Moore Public Schools District Teacher of the Year, 2000 - 2001
• Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, 2000
• Masonic Teacher of Today, 2000       
• Westmoore High School Teacher of the Year, 1999 - 2000
• Academic All-State Teacher (chosen by student), 1998
• Award of Excellence (chosen by student), OSSM, 1997
• Phi Beta Kappa, 1989