Shannon was born in a Chicago suburb and spent her childhood in El Paso, TX, before eventually settling in Las Cruces, NM. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from New Mexico State University (NMSU), as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Dominican University.
Shannon has over 15 years of experience in education. She spent eight years teaching grades 2, 4, and 8 in the Gadsden Independent School District before transitioning to school administration. As an administrator, she served for six years at three schools: Chaparral Elementary, Gadsden High, and Santa Teresa Middle.
Shannon is the proud mother of her daughter, Clarissa. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Eddie. Together, they share a love for live music and traveling to new destinations whenever possible.