Hello! Welcome to room 18! My name is Shannon Caires. This is my first year teaching at Timber Ridge Elementary, but I am not new to Snoqualmie or teaching. This will be my 19th year of teaching. I previously taught preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. I've taught in Tukwila, Nantucket, and at Snoqualmie Elementary.
I was born and raised in Wisconsin where I received my Bachelors in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. I then moved to Washington State where I began my first teaching position in Tukwila. I completed my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University in their off campus program for teachers. My most recent accomplishment was completing and renewing my National Board Teacher Certification.
I am married to a Coast Guard Officer and have a 11 year old son, Rory, an 8 year old daughter, Kalea, and a goldendoodle, Bosun. I have been teaching on the island of Nantucket for that last 4 years. We are excited to be back in the Snoqualmie Valley where we plan to stay. I am thrilled to be teaching at my neighborhood school and I'm looking forward to an exciting new school year.
~Shannon Caires
"Haystack Rock" (Featured in the movie "Goonies")Cannon Beach, Oregon 2013