Shawn has been teaching and leading Montessori schools for over three decades. She is a Positive Discipline trainer and holds a master's degree in Transformational Leadership and Coaching.

She is currently the head of School at Mariposa Montessori School in Austin, Texas and is the founder of ToolHows – "How To" tools for parents and schools.

Shawn loves working with parents and educators. She is the mother of three and grandmother of two.