Shannon Martin

Candidate for Board of Education

Shannon Martin is a dedicated career educator with over a decade of teaching experience in Connecticut public schools. She has served as a teacher-leader, mentor, and committee representative for professional development and evaluation, while also contributing to national scholarship as a five-time National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar. Shannon’s professional honors include creating instructional materials for museums and institutions across New England, presenting at educational conferences, and being named Amity Region 5 PTSO “Teacher of the Year” in 2021.

Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on teacher wellness, Shannon believes that when educators are supported, students thrive. A mother of two, she understands firsthand how board-level decisions affect both classrooms and families. Shannon is running for the Region 15 Board of Education to bring a teacher’s insight, a parent’s perspective, and a leader’s commitment to ensuring that every student has access to an inclusive, high-quality education.