Hannah Assefa (she, her) is an Elementary Educator who has worked with children for most of her life whether it be through private instruction in traditional fiddle or as an educator in the classroom. Hannah grew up in Northern Vermont as a biracial child attempting to understand her identity and it is from this experience that she truly understands there is more to each student than the individual sitting in the classroom. Hannah has taught in various classroom settings from Early Childhood Education to Elementary and, in each environment, she has worked to make a classroom community in which each student is celebrated, nurtured, seen, and heard. Most importantly, she ensures that students see her as a partner on a journey of learning that is fun and exciting. Hannah currently teaches Kindergarten at Milton Elementary School. She holds a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Southern New Hampshire University (2016) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music & Elementary Education from Saint Michael’s College (2013).