Hello! I am the Reading Specialist at Kent Island High School. I will be located at the Annex and the Main Building. I am very excited to work with the KIHS community! I taught in Baltimore County for 12 years, then began my teaching career in QACPS 3 years ago. This will be my 16th year in education. In Baltimore County, I was a classroom teacher for 9 years then I moved to the position of a Reading Specialist for 3 years. I am a Certified Reading Specialist for Grades K-12. I live in Kent Island with my husband, 4 year old son and 10 month old baby boy. I am elated to be involved in this amazing community of students, teachers, administrators, and parents! I am thrilled to return to the Reading Specialist position. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible!

Annex: 410-643-7172

email: shannon.atkinson@qacps.org

Undergraduate Degree:

SUNY Oswego Elementary Education 1-6

Graduate Degree:

Towson University Reading Specialist K-12

I love to....

read when time allows (Favorite Author is Nicholas Sparks)

run and exercise 

spend time with my family and friends

visit the beach (especially the Outer Banks and Pawley's Island, SC)

listen to music

Fun Fact: I am originally from Syracuse, NY! I enjoy watching SU play basketball! Go Orange!