LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Shannon Temple was nominated anonymously. 

Mrs. Temple is truly a LifeChanger for both the students and staff at Wright Middle School. With more than 25 years of dedicated service in education, she has made a lasting impact on the countless students she has taught and supported. Her commitment to high-quality, challenging instruction has helped increase the number of students who qualify for English I, demonstrating her belief that all students can achieve at high levels. Students genuinely enjoy her class, and it is clear they respect and admire her.

Mrs. Temple builds meaningful relationships with her students and creates a classroom environment where they feel supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed. In addition to her work in the classroom, Mrs. Temple serves as an instructional coach, mentoring and supporting fellow teachers. She generously shares her expertise, models effective instructional strategies, and helps colleagues refine their practice so that all students at Wright Middle School benefit from strong instruction. Mrs. Temple works tirelessly for her school and her students. Her dedication, leadership, and passion for education continuously push Wright Middle School toward excellence.

"Through her influence as both a teacher and mentor, Mrs. Temple is changing lives every day and helping make Wright Middle School the very best it can be," said the nominator.