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Shannon Morris serves as a Visiting Instructor in the Teacher Education Department at Fort Lewis College, leveraging over 25 years of K-12 educational leadership experience to prepare future educators. Her expertise spans Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, and K-12 School Administration with specialized focus on inclusive practices for diverse learners.
Her academic credentials include:
- M.Ed. in Literacy, Language and Culture from Adams State University (2010)
- B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico (1995)
- B.A. in Communications from California State University-Bakersfield (1993)
Morris's professional focus centers on Culturally Responsive Teaching and Trauma-Informed Practices, with significant contributions in Special Education for students with autism and emotional disturbances. She is recognized for implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Systems and mentoring educators to create data-driven inclusive environments that elevate student achievement across diverse populations.
Her professional recognition includes:
- America Achieves Colorado Educator Fellowship
As an instructor, Morris mentors teacher candidates through Fort Lewis College's undergraduate and graduate programs, translating her decade-long principal experience into practical pedagogy. Her guidance emphasizes strategic program development for specialized student needs and evidence-based leadership practices.
While not directing a formal research lab, Morris's work remains deeply connected to K-12 classroom applications, focusing on immediate implementation of educational theory into effective school-wide practices.
