Shannon, a certified secondary education teacher with a master’s degree in special education, first joined Franklin Academy in 2012 as a humanities instructor. She later transitioned into roles as a learning specialist and academic dean. After leaving Franklin Academy to focus on her growing family, Shannon returned in the fall of 2024 to lead the Academic Development Center, where she provides targeted remediation and strategies to support students with specific learning disabilities. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys being a dedicated mom to three, spending her free time at traveling to watch her children’s softball and basketball tournaments.