Department of Theatre and Dance

• Ph.D. Virginia Tech University - Education Leadership and Policy in Higher Education

• M.A. Queen's University - Communication

• M.A. East Tennessee State University - Multi-Cultural Literature

• M.A. University of Maine - Theatre History and Education

• B.A. Emory and Henry College - English Literature

• B.F.A. Longwood University - Theatre Design

• A.A.S. Virginia Highlands Community College - Education

Shannan has been an educator at the college and university levels for over twenty-five years. During that time she has taught Rhetoric/Composition, World Literature, American Literature, Multicultural Literature, and English Literature.  Because of her diverse range of experiences, she has also taught courses in communication including Public Speaking, and Introduction to Communication Studies. Currently, she teaches Page and Stage, and The Theatre Experience for the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Shannan's main area of focus lies in theatre where she has worked as a technician, stage manager, and designer in community, educational, and professional theatre.  Her theatrical abilities range from scenic painting, set, and properties design to administrative positions such as box office management, poster design, and publicity. Currently living in Virginia, Shannan makes a one-hour commute to AppState to see and enjoy her students because she would rather be in a classroom than an office.