About
The Hopeful Homeroom – Empowering Educators & Inspiring Classroom Communities
How We Can Help!
The Hopeful Homeroom is a husband-and-wife team dedicated to equipping educators with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Here’s how we support teachers:
- Curriculum: We offer engaging, student-centered curriculum designed to simplify your teaching and enhance learning experiences.
- Instagram Content: We will be posting on Instagram to offer tips, resources, and encouragement tailored to meet the challenges and joys of teaching.
- Individual Support: We’re here to help! We’re happy to meet and discuss your individual needs, providing tailored advice and resources to support your unique classroom goals.
We understand the joys and challenges of education firsthand and believe that even in such a difficult field, hope and joy can flourish as you thrive in every area of life. Together, let’s create stronger, more supportive classrooms where teachers and students can grow, connect, and succeed.
Education:
Tori Hancock:
Over a decade of experience in education, teaching all grades from elementary to high school, with a focus on literacy and student-centered learning.
- B.A. in Linguistics, University of California San Diego
- B.S. in Psychology, University of California San Diego
- M.A. in Education, Western Governor’s University
- M.A. Certification: Teaching English as a Second Language, Western Governor’s University
Daniel Hancock:
Expertise in integrating technical knowledge with educational leadership and classroom management.
- B.S. in Forest Hydrology, Cal Poly Humboldt
- Teaching Credential, San Diego State University
- M.A. in Teaching Administration, San Diego State University
Work Experience
Tori Hancock:
- Third Grade Associate Educator
- Student Teacher, Inner-city Title 1 High School
- Student Success Manager for International Education Management Company
- 11th-12th Grade English Educator
- AP Psychology Teacher
- Awarded Excellence Awards in Language Production, Assessing Student Learning, and Creating Engaging Learning Environments (WGU); S.T.A.R. Jaguar Award at current school.
Daniel Hancock:
- Fourth Grade Teacher, Charter School, Downtown San Diego
- Middle School Science Teacher
- High School Math Teacher
- Program Manager for an International School – San Diego, California
- Kindergarten Teacher – Klamath Falls Oregon
- Previously served as Department Chair for Science, leading curriculum development and teacher mentorship
