About Mrs. allenSt. John the Baptist welcomes Mrs. Shannon Allen! Mrs. Allen is our licensed preschool teacher. She's very excited to meet her preschool families and to explore preschool with our youngest students. Making new friends, being away from mom and dad, and learning a whole new environment can be challenging for any student. Please count on Mrs. Allen to assist your child in any way during this transition. Mrs. Allen is glad to be part of the faculty at St. John the Baptist.
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I am Mrs. Allen and am thrilled to have the opportunity to be your child's teacher and to be part of the St. John the Baptist and Vermillion communities. Here is a little more about me and how to reach me. Email: [email protected] Cell: 651-253-3545
Bachelor's Degree of Elementary Education, St. Catherine's University, St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Teaching License Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1- 6
Coaching Certificate
Special Education Paraprofessional (6 years) Salem Hills Elementary School, IGH
Kindercare Learning Center, Prekindergarten teacher (8 years) Burnsville, MN
General Manager, Shamrock Liquors and Shenanigan's Fine Wine and Spirits (17 years) family business
Attributes of a quality teacher:
I grew up in Montgomery, MN in a family of 6 kids. I am the oldest girl with 2 older brothers and 3 younger sisters. I went to Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School and Montgomery-Lonsdale High School. My ancestors were the first settlers in Montgomery and I identify strongly to those roots (Czech/Bohemian), as well as to the lines on my mother's side (Irish/German).
After attaining my degree from St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, MN I promptly got married to Tom Allen, who had also grown up in Montgomery. We have three children. Patty, David, and Megan.
My daughter, Patty, is married, lives in Philadelphia and has four children, Lily, Tyson, Grace and Luke. (ages 6. 5, 3.and 2months) Patty works at Villanova University as assistant to the registrar. Sean, her husband, teaches Spanish at Lower Marion High School. Lily, Tyson, and Grace work at being the cutest grandchildren in the world and are very good at that. Luke wins for being the cutest baby ever.
My son, David, studied theology at St. John's University. He is now contemplating monastic life at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN.
My youngest, Megan, graduated from the College of St. Benedict this spring with a degree in Communications. She is currently looking for a job and living at home.
My husband, Tom, works in educational software sales. He is officed at home and I am thankful for his willingness to cook for the family! He and I love to travel, dine out, spend time with the kids, attend movies and theater productions, and gather with friends and family. Or at least we did before COVID.
As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading and playing with art supplies. I also enjoy the usual fun with girlfriends going to art shows, thrift shops, antique shops, boutiques, and meeting up for coffee. When I get together with my sisters and mom we love a good board game or a game of cards. Euchre, Pfeffer, and Hollywood Gin were the games my dad played the most, while Cribbage, 500, and 3-13 are the favorites on the Allen side. Growing up there was always a card game going on.
Before coming to St. John the Baptist, I worked in Inver Grove Heights at Salem Hills Elementary School. I was a Special Education Paraprofessional and I absolutely loved being back in the field of education. I set a goal to get my license renewed and took courses at St. Mary's University to complete the requirements. As soon as that was done, I was on my way to becoming a member of the staff here at St. John the Baptist.
I think our school is a treasury of strong Catholic identity, supportive families, and incredible people. I feel blessed to be counted among the staff of such an amazing and unique school. The balance of traditional and progressive styles is a beautiful dance that brings history and the 21st century together. It is just a pleasure to work at St. John the Baptist, in the heart of Vermillion, MN.
Bachelor's Degree of Elementary Education, St. Catherine's University, St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Teaching License Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1- 6
Coaching Certificate
Special Education Paraprofessional (6 years) Salem Hills Elementary School, IGH
Kindercare Learning Center, Prekindergarten teacher (8 years) Burnsville, MN
General Manager, Shamrock Liquors and Shenanigan's Fine Wine and Spirits (17 years) family business
Attributes of a quality teacher:
- possess a passion for helping children learn
- seek out mastery of best practices and able to address all levels of abilities and learning styles
- Organization, time management, prioritizing , communication, and good judgment
- model the behaviors we expect to see in our students.
- be flexible.
- maintain a classroom that has order and a working routine so children know what to expect.
- always seeking out new ideas, better techniques, the latest technology, inspiration, and new ways to draw children in.
I grew up in Montgomery, MN in a family of 6 kids. I am the oldest girl with 2 older brothers and 3 younger sisters. I went to Holy Redeemer Catholic Grade School and Montgomery-Lonsdale High School. My ancestors were the first settlers in Montgomery and I identify strongly to those roots (Czech/Bohemian), as well as to the lines on my mother's side (Irish/German).
After attaining my degree from St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, MN I promptly got married to Tom Allen, who had also grown up in Montgomery. We have three children. Patty, David, and Megan.
My daughter, Patty, is married, lives in Philadelphia and has four children, Lily, Tyson, Grace and Luke. (ages 6. 5, 3.and 2months) Patty works at Villanova University as assistant to the registrar. Sean, her husband, teaches Spanish at Lower Marion High School. Lily, Tyson, and Grace work at being the cutest grandchildren in the world and are very good at that. Luke wins for being the cutest baby ever.
My son, David, studied theology at St. John's University. He is now contemplating monastic life at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN.
My youngest, Megan, graduated from the College of St. Benedict this spring with a degree in Communications. She is currently looking for a job and living at home.
My husband, Tom, works in educational software sales. He is officed at home and I am thankful for his willingness to cook for the family! He and I love to travel, dine out, spend time with the kids, attend movies and theater productions, and gather with friends and family. Or at least we did before COVID.
As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading and playing with art supplies. I also enjoy the usual fun with girlfriends going to art shows, thrift shops, antique shops, boutiques, and meeting up for coffee. When I get together with my sisters and mom we love a good board game or a game of cards. Euchre, Pfeffer, and Hollywood Gin were the games my dad played the most, while Cribbage, 500, and 3-13 are the favorites on the Allen side. Growing up there was always a card game going on.
Before coming to St. John the Baptist, I worked in Inver Grove Heights at Salem Hills Elementary School. I was a Special Education Paraprofessional and I absolutely loved being back in the field of education. I set a goal to get my license renewed and took courses at St. Mary's University to complete the requirements. As soon as that was done, I was on my way to becoming a member of the staff here at St. John the Baptist.
I think our school is a treasury of strong Catholic identity, supportive families, and incredible people. I feel blessed to be counted among the staff of such an amazing and unique school. The balance of traditional and progressive styles is a beautiful dance that brings history and the 21st century together. It is just a pleasure to work at St. John the Baptist, in the heart of Vermillion, MN.