Shannon joined the BIST team in the Summer of 2022. Shannon earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri. Prior to joining the BIST team, Shannon worked as a Children Service Worker, Deputy Juvenile Officer and most recently as a Behavior Interventionist within the Center School District #58. While working with this district, Shannon helped with developing behavior plans, supported staff to implement BIST and was on the Trauma Informed Care and the Leadership Teams.