Justine Hansen

Dr. Justine Hansen has been teaching and directing music for nearly 20 years across K–12, collegiate, church, and community settings. While teaching at Pacific Ridge School (Carlsbad) and The Bishop's School (La Jolla), her choirs earned top awards and superior ratings at festivals and competitions. In recent years, she has also been invited to conduct Honor Choirs for the San Diego Unified School District.

Dr. Hansen has served as Music Director for numerous musical theater productions, including annual middle and high school shows at Pacific Ridge School. In the community, she is the Director of Music at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Coronado, where she leads the Chancel Choir and Praise Band, and conducts large-scale concerts with professional orchestra twice a year.

She holds a BFA in Vocal Performance with K–12 Music Education certification, an MA in Choral Music Education, and a DMA in Music Education. In addition to her work as an educator and conductor, Dr. Hansen performs locally as a freelance soprano, both as a soloist and ensemble member.

She is passionate about children’s vocal health and development, the art of choral music, and the powerful stories we can tell through singing.