Shauna F. King

SHAUNA F. KING has a talent and passion for connecting with adults who have chosen to serve children. Her energy and experience have led to opportunities to present to national and international audiences. A self-proclaimed “Yelling Teacher In Recovery,” Shauna shares practical and research-based strategies to improve teacher, parent, and student engagement. Her professional experience includes roles as a school climate coach for the University of Maryland Positive Schools Center, school principal, student services specialist, and classroom teacher. Her areas of expertise and passion are fostering student engagement, creating equitable learning environments, and promoting positive student behavior. She has partnered with over 150 schools to improve school climate, student behavior, and student engagement. Through high-impact training and coaching, Shauna assists schools in creating “Classrooms of HOPE,” where students are given the will and skills to make a difference in the world.
Shauna F. King is the author of 2 books, Children are Listening: What We Say Matters and School Smart: It’s More Than Just Reading And Writing, which offer practical strategies and advice for educators and parents. She has also authored a faith-based devotional, fearLESS: a 21-day devotional to feed your faith. Her articles, What We Say Matters: The Power of Positive Talk and Transitions with the Brain in Mind, are featured in the Association for Middle-Level Education magazine. King holds a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University, a Master’s degree in Education from Bowie State, and an Education Specialist degree in Adult Learning from Walden University. An active member of her church and community, Shauna is also a proud wife and mother of two children, who are the joy of her life.
Shauna F. King is the author of 2 books, Children are Listening: What We Say Matters and School Smart: It’s More Than Just Reading And Writing, which offer practical strategies and advice for educators and parents. She has also authored a faith-based devotional, fearLESS: a 21-day devotional to feed your faith. Her articles, What We Say Matters: The Power of Positive Talk and Transitions with the Brain in Mind, are featured in the Association for Middle-Level Education magazine. King holds a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University, a Master’s degree in Education from Bowie State, and an Education Specialist degree in Adult Learning from Walden University. An active member of her church and community, Shauna is also a proud wife and mother of two children, who are the joy of her life.