Hello,

My name is Monica Hankins, some of you might remember me as Mrs. Lucas.

I have been a teacher in the Dearborn Public Schools for over 25 years.  I started as kindergarten teacher at Woodworth, then the elementary moved over to Henry Ford.  I later transferred to Whitmore Bolles in order to share time.  I taught kindergarten for over 17 years and 5th grade for 3 years and dabbled in 3rd and 4th for partial years when needed.  Now, I am an Adult Ed ESL teacher.

I have a 44 year old son, a  43 year old daughter, a 27 year old son and a 22 year old daughter.  I also have 5 grandchildren between the ages of 25 & almost one.  We have two adopted Shih tzu puppies from the shelter, Mickey and Minnie.

I attended Eastern Michigan for my Bachelors and teaching certificate, Western University, MaryGrove for a Master’s in the Art of Teaching as well as Oakland for a Master’s in Early Childhood. I am later attended Wayne State University for my ND Degree in Library and Information Science.

I am very excited and eager to begin the next chapter in my adventure called life…..

My husband John, son Kyle, daughter Ella and I in 2017.

Our blended family all together in 2013 after we got married.

Our dogs, LadyBug (Dalmatian), Mickey (white/tan) & Minnie (black) while we were camping in 2017.