Community
Education is a community effort, and it doesn't start or stop at the schoolhouse doors. I have been partnering with educators for decades through local nonprofits, elevating unheard voices and engaging families. Sensitive Storytimes Training: Partnered with Hennepin County Library to develop training for youth librarians which enabled them to make their libraries more welcoming to... Continue Reading →
Showing Up
I show up for Hopkins Schools. As a five-year member of the Hopkins Legislative Action Coalition, I have worked in partnership with the school board and administration to advocate for legislative policies and funding that have a direct impact on Hopkins families. Stabilize funding for mental health in the schools, so schools and families can... Continue Reading →
This is me
I am running for school board because I believe that schools are for all of us! I have decades of nonprofit and community work, specifically shifting narratives and developing programs to engage and help families thrive in their homes, schools and communities. A graduate of Gustavus Adolphus, with an MA from Syracuse, I am a... Continue Reading →
Vote for Shannon
I am running for Hopkins School Board because I believe that schools are for all of us.
Core Values
Vigilant Equity | Hopkins Schools are rich in diversity. It is our greatest strength. Yet, Hopkins, like other communities across the state, has an opportunity gap. More teachers of color, restorative justice programs are ways that we disrupt this system so that race is no longer a predictor of educational outcomes. Authentic Inclusion | Hopkins... Continue Reading →
Let’s Connect
It's all about relationships, and it's time we connected! Sign up to get email updates from the campaign or connect with me directly via email. I want to hear from you. Your voice matters, because schools belong to all of us.
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