Shannon O’Laughlin earned a BA in Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential all from California State University, Chico. She got her Master’s of Arts in Educational Leadership from Alaska Pacific University, with a successful thesis project, Camp Kellogg. Shannon also holds a Waldorf Teacher Certificate from Rudolf Steiner College. Shannon began her work in education as an English Language Development Specialist for two years before she became a class teacher at a Waldorf charter school. Shannon carried a class of students from second grade through eighth-grade graduation. Shannon developed a wide range of subject matter skills while developing her craft as an educator in the interdisciplinary Waldorf pedagogy. In 2013, Shannon had the opportunity to travel to Navi Mumbai and Hyderabad India as a Waldorf Education specialist in the Humanizing Education Conference, where she led workshops for classroom teachers and presented as a keynote speaker. Similarly, she served as an adjunct faculty member for the “Art of Teaching” summer intensives at Rudolf Steiner College. In the years prior to her relocation to Alaska, Shannon worked in the capacity of Education Director at Blue Oak School, a Waldorf charter school of about 400, supporting teachers to instill the excellence and wonder of Waldorf Education in their students. Shannon’s educational practice has grown to include place-based, outdoor, and experiential education while working at Kellogg FIELD School. She is ever grateful for the KFS school community and the beautiful lands that host us. Shannon has a special love for animals (especially her dogs), growing flowers, fiber arts, and swimming.
Credentials
Master of Arts/ CA Administrative Services Credential/ CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/ BA Liberal Studies/ Waldorf Teaching Certificate
