Shawn was raised in Manistee, Michigan, where he spent the first 23 years of his life before moving to Ogden, UT, to work as a Kindergarten teacher at Shadow Valley Elementary. He left Shadow Valley to become the Kindergarten teacher at Highmark Charter School. After seven years of teaching, he went back to school at Western Governors University to receive his master's degree and take the position of Assistant Principal at Highmark Charter School. He met his wife at Highmark, and they have four children together.
Shawn enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves playing golf, skiing, hiking, biking, and being an avid sports fan. Shawn is excited to be a part of the Quest Academy board.