Shanon Neumeier

I am a retired educator who taught for 36 years in the same district where I began my career. In the past I taught 8th grade social studies to regular and pre-AP students. I have also taught inclusion social studies. I served as the chair for the social studies department and was a member of my school's leadership team. For the last 6 years of my career, I taught/facilitated a program called EAST (Education Accelerated by Science and Technology). The course is a state-approved initiative to encourage student self-directed learning through projects they create and design to solve problems or address needs they see in the communities around them using sophisticated, professional grade technology made available to them through the program.

I was not a traditional "book" teacher; but rather preferred coming up with my own resources to facilitate teaching the state frameworks. I sought to engage students by presentation of differentiated materials/activities that incorporate the use of media, technology, and project-based activities whenever possible. Making the material as high-interest as possible was my goal!

I earned my National Board Certification in 2009 and successfully renewed my certification in 2018. I was nominated for my school district's Teacher of the Year 2 different times. I served as a state mentor for novice teachers over the past 16 years. I was a state finalist for Arkansas Mentor of the Year.

I attended Arkansas Tech University where I received my degree and certification in Elementary Education K-6 with Middle School Social Studies. I earned my National Board Certification in 2009. I completed 3 Phase trainings to become an EAST Facilitator. I have been trained in every professional development known to teaching over the past 32 years!

I am a single mother of 2 grown children (and dog and rabbit fur babies