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Del Hansen is a thirty-seven-year veteran of public education. He taught high school math and physics, geometry to middle school students, and math history and math methods at the post-secondary level. He also served as a high school assistant principal. After retirement, he continues to present lectures on classical and popular music to senior citizens in his community.
Besides serving as a teacher association president, he was selected as teacher of the year in a district of 24,000 students and first runner-up for New Mexico teacher of the year. He also received the “state administrator of the year” award from the New Mexico Music Educators Association.
Mr. Hansen volunteers as an evaluator for the Golden Apple Foundation helping to select the top teachers in the state and received his own golden apple as a member of the Golden Apple Academy.
An avid gardener, Del resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his wonderful wife, Donna, herself a teacher and counselor for forty-five years. He is a charter member of “The Grand Old Society Specializing in Pontification” (GOSSIP) achieving the platinum level of “Why Don’t You Do Yourself a Favor and Just Shut Up!”
To scratch his music itch, he continues to travel to band concerts, marching festivals, and drum corps competitions locally, regionally, and nationally. Finally, with a little luck and a healthy dose of divine intervention, he wonders if he might become a writer. Miracles do happen.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Watch Out Fer Them Skeeter Bushes or They'll Git Che: The Adventures, Misadventures, and Occasional Philosophy of an Old Teacher is a work of non-fiction in the autobiography, slice-of-life, and education subgenres. It is suitable for all readers and was penned by author Del Hansen. This is a highly entertaining and insightful autobiography that humorously chronicles the author's experiences as a teacher. From the beginning of his career, the book takes readers on a journey through a myriad of adventures in classrooms and offices. Del Hansen shares almost four million minutes of interactions with young people and staff, offering humorous, poignant, and soul-searching moments. Each recollection is based on true events, providing an escapist and enjoyable read for both educators and non-educators.
Author Del Hansen's storytelling ability captured the essence of his experiences as a teacher, providing a mix of humor, nostalgia, and profound reflections. Each anecdote was engaging, leaving me with a smile on my face. The work deftly draws parallels between teaching and swimming pools, portraying the author's journey as a plunge into the deep end of the education world. Del's honesty and vulnerability while navigating challenges in the classroom and office made the book all the more relatable and authentic, and this was enhanced by his friendly yet confident narrative skill. The book's blend of entertainment and introspection should appeal to educators and non-educators alike, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming and humorous exploration of the teaching profession. Overall, reading Watch Out Fer Them Skeeter Bushes or They'll Git Che was an absolute delight.
