Ms. Terry L. Hansen, MSc., BAHon., R.E.T.ec

 Ms. Terry L. Hansen was born and raised in Alberta, Canada and while she freely admits to graduating high  school with a 64% average, she was not content to accept what those marks suggested—that she wasn’t all  that smart. Hansen struggled against that label, and successfully completed a technical degree in  electroencephalography (brain wave testing) at the University of Alberta Hospital. Hansen continued her  education at the University of Calgary, receiving a BA First Class Honour’s Degree and earning scholarships  and awards for maintaining an exceptionally high Grade-Point-Average (4.0).

Hansen was awarded the Dean’s Special Scholarship to pursue a Master’s of Science in the Faculty of Kinesiology. Subsequent to receiving her MSc., Hansen was accepted into the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience at the University of Calgary. She was awarded the Cooper award for having the highest mark in the course “Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience”. She is trained in brain mapping, a complex skill that aids in the placement of a permanent electrode deep within the brain to assist in reducing the devastating symptoms of advanced Parkinson’s Disease. 

Having successfully completed two years of her PHD, Hansen chose to take a leave of absence in order to promote her unique method of learning, Genius by Choice with the book that she had written. This was in response to being asked repeatedly how she maintained such high marks. Her answer is contained in Genius by Choice for College Students. Initially, the intention was to write the book and then return to her PhD program. However, it quickly became apparent that students of all ages were benefiting from her learning system. 

Hansen continues to train students in her unique approach to learning, and has had tremendous success. She has been instrumental is helping students to change their lives, creating a promising and fulfilling future for many. Hansen envisions the day when all education will be based on the principles of neuroscience and is truly a pioneer in the effort to expose learning myths and offers simple, tested solutions for increasing learning outcomes in education.

Hansen currently offers training to students in grades 9 through 12, Post Secondary and Industry clients needing to pass a licensing exam to advance their career placement. Hansen's Genius By Choice is located in Cochrane and Calgary.