Hannah Severson graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2012 with a degree in Human Development and Family Science, option in early childhood education. Her experiences at OSU sparked her passion for early childhood education and prepared her to become an influential educator. After obtaining her degree, Severson has pioneered a pre-k program at a highly-ranked school in Fort Worth, Texas, overcome challenges from teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to make a positive difference in the classroom.