About Mrs. Hacker:

Education

I have an Associate's degree in Mental Health from Wallace State Community College, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Athens State University, a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Athens State University, and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from A & M University. 

Experience

I have five years’ experience in teaching preschool and 24 years’ experience in teaching first grade in the Limestone County School system.  I have also completed an extensive internship at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa where I specialized in mental illness in young children.  I have eight years’ experience in serving as an adjunct professor at Athens State University. 

I currently serve as a presenter for "New Teachers' Academy" in Limestone County.  I am also a 4Mat trainer and conduct workshops for learning style training sessions.  I have conducted numerous workshops for the Alabama Reading Association and currently serve as an active board member and membership director for this organization.   

BIO

I am married to Gerry Hacker.  He is a scientist at Teledyne Brown Engineering.  We have one daughter, Lindsay Crowson.  She is 32 years old and is married to Jason Crowson.  They have one child, Finn, who is 6 years old.  (Finn is the light of my life!)  I attend church at Fairview Baptist in East Limestone.  I enjoy reading, shopping and spending time with my family.