Shauna grew up in Illinois as the second of eight children and now enjoys spending time with her many nieces and nephews. She has taught Seminary and Institute for 28 years in Arizona, Utah, Washington, Idaho, and at BYU–Idaho. She currently serves as the coordinator for Seminaries and Institutes in Boston, Massachusetts. Shauna earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Physics from Brigham Young University, followed by a master’s degree in Religious Education, also from BYU. She completed her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction at Liberty University.
Recently, Shauna authored an article titled “A Prophetic Priority: A Vital Voice,” which explores how modern prophets are inviting women to use their voices and how gospel classrooms can better reflect gender equality by embracing women’s contributions—both historical and contemporary.
Shauna loves cheese, the color brown, fall leaves, and baseball. She also enjoys cooking, baking, camping, and traveling. Above all, she feels that teaching is not only her profession but her passion and calling in life.