LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Shallyn Fontana

Position: Dean of Students
School: Jefferson Elementary School
School District: Fargo Public Schools
City, State: Fargo, ND

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Shallyn Fontana was nominated by an anonymous colleague.

Mrs. Fontana is a wonderful asset to have in the Fargo Public School District. What makes her so wonderful is her heart for the students. She gets to know each student on a personal level and is always smiling. Mrs. Fontana uses her knowledge of special education, along with her heart, to personally get to know each student and staff member.

Mrs. Fontana is very organized and excels at making schedules, coordinating meetings, and creating great documents that are easy to read. Although this is only her second year in Fargo Public Schools, she came from a previous school district that loved and spoke highly of her.

Mrs. Fontana has so much spunk and passion. She understands that children all behave differently and go through traumas that shape who they are. You'll often see Mrs. Fontana walking through the hallway, smiling, and making sure each child is known by name.

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Comments (10)

Bryan Steiner Posted over a year ago

Congratulations and Good Luck.

Carol Posted over a year ago

I would like to also add how dedicated she is to a child's education. She would stay until 10:00 even 11:00pm at night at the school preparing the next day class material. She understood that each child need different material to exceed in their education. She worked at place with special needs children. When she found out they have never went on a field trip she went to various businesses in that town and lined up some for the kids to go to through out the summer. Her loving kind heart is genuine, her belief in a good education is strong, and her strength in seeing others strength and helping them build on that is unbelievable. There are so many more examples of the amazing things she has done as an educator but here are just a few.

Cari Hallaway Posted over a year ago

I was Mrs. Fontana's substitute teacher when she had her 1st child. This substitute position was by far the most rewarding job I have ever had. I learned so much from her on how each child needs to be seen individually. I have been able to carry this with me and has helped me excel not only with my own children but any other child I come in contact with.

Ashley Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Fontana is one of a kind - the kind of educator you can count on to fiercely love and advocate for students, staff, and your district!

Bobbi Jo Cody Posted over a year ago

Shallyn, attacks each day with an all around positive attitude. She is a wonderful listener and critical thinker. She is genuine with all staff and students at Jefferson. It is a pleasure to have her as a team member and leader in our school.

Stacey Wiltse Posted over a year ago

I am lucky enough to work with Mrs. Fontana, and I can personally attest to how fantastic she is with our students. She has a wonderful attitude and is always smiling and upbeat. She is so much fun to work with every day!

Jill Gerszewski Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Fontana is an amazing person. Beautiful inside and out. When she was at our school, she went the extra mile with our daughter and it was greatly appreciated. Things have not been the same since she left and Fargo is very lucky to have her.

Mary Fontana Posted over a year ago

Shallyn is my granddaughter by marriage. I will say, she is one of the most beautiful people I have ever met. She always smiles and makes you feel so SPECIAl. Shallyn worked very hard on her education and has achieved the goals she set out to accomplish. She is a wonderful wife and mother.

Kaelin Jallen Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Fontana is such a great role model! Those students are lucky to have her.

Carol V Posted over a year ago

She has had a heart of gold since she was a little girl. She knew early on she want to be a teacher. She really does care for every child! Very Proud of her!!