About
Jack Shields serves as an Instructor for the Master of Education program at Northwestern University, leveraging his extensive K-12 administrative expertise while concurrently holding the position of Assistant Principal in the Anoka-Hennepin School District since 2024. His career spans over 30 years in diverse educational settings including public, private Christian, and charter schools.
His academic credentials include:
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with K-12 principal licensure from Dordt University
- M.S. in Education Technology from Minnesota State University, Mankato
- B.A. in Elementary Education from Northwestern College
Shields specializes in K-12 educational leadership and technology integration, with deep practical experience shaping his approach to school administration. His background as a principal, technology director, and classroom teacher in mathematics and science provides concrete insights into effective leadership practices across elementary and middle school environments. He emphasizes practical applications of educational technology within curriculum development and school management frameworks.
