Literacy Coach

Name:*  Shannon Widener

Position:*  ELA and Social Studies Instructional Coach

Years of experience:* 22

Education/ Certification:* Bachelors Degree - Psychology - Augusta University

GA TAPP Program - Certification ELA and Social Studies

 Masters Degree  Curriculum & Instruction - Augusta University

STEM Endorsement

Coaching Endorsement

Why I teach: I chose to teach after working for 8 years in the business world.  My calling was to work with children and help them become successful in reaching their goals.  As an instructional coach, I now work with teachers so they can be the best they can be for their students. 

Hobbies/ Interests:  reading, UGA football, spending time with my family, my dog Winnie

Family I am married with 3 children - Hailey, Jacob, and Lucas

Email:* wideners@jefferson.k12.ga.us