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Westminster School District hires new Superintendent

Gunn Marie Hansen, Ph.D., was fired as Orange Unified's Superintendent in January despite public outcry

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Gunn Marie Hansen, Ph.D., is the new superintendent for the Westminster School District. In January, Dr. Hansen was fired as superintendent of the Orange Unified School District while she was out of town during the district's winter recess at a special meeting called with 24 hours' notice. File courtesy photo.
Gunn Marie Hansen, Ph.D., is the new superintendent for the Westminster School District. In January, Dr. Hansen was fired as superintendent of the Orange Unified School District while she was out of town during the district's winter recess at a special meeting called with 24 hours' notice. File courtesy photo.

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