Shannon was born in Atlanta, GA. She attended high school at North Oconee just outside of Athens, GA. She then went on to attend The University of Georgia where she majored in Advertising. Shannon moved to Gainesville in 2015 and worked in student ministry. Now, she is in graduate school at University of North Georgia in the clinical and mental health program.
Shannon has been employed with UNG since August 2019 as a Graduate Assistant.
During free time, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. She loves to travel and plan trips abroad. Shannon is a soccer referee at the high school and collegiate level. She enjoys attending Atlanta United games with her family.