- BS Early Childhood Education, With Honors, Wheelock College
- MA Art Education, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Certificate in Management, American Management Association, in conjunction with Winona State University
- University of Minnesota, 10 additional graduate credits
Honors
- Who’s Who of American Women
- Who’s Who in America
- Who’s Who in the World
- Dictionary of International Biography
- Contemporary Authors
- Wheelock College Making a Difference Service Award for improving “the quality of life for children and their families.”
- Olmsted County Healthy Community Award “in recognition for leadership in helping solve public health problems through work and service.”
Harriet Hodgson’s Biography