LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Shannon Sommers' nominator would like to remain anonymous.

Ms. Sommers has made a big impact on the students and staff at all three buildings in USD 413. She nurtures all students with a positive attitude and demonstrates exemplary leadership at the school level. 

In her role, Ms. Sommers sees all 732 students throughout her class schedule.  She uses this opportunity to make a positive impact on each student. In her current position, she also oversees the libraries at the middle school and the high school.  This allows her to make an impact on all students and staff in USD 413 Chanute Public Schools. She approaches all of her job responsibilities with a positive attitude and a growth mindset.  She is always striving to make herself and USD 413 Chanute Public Schools better.

Ms. Sommers demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities.  She attends each grade level (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) PLC meeting throughout the week.  During these meetings, she is an active participant, providing ideas and feedback as needed.  During the 2019-2020 school year, she is also collaborating with the Title 1 teachers in her building to provide literacy professional development to the staff.  

"Shannon Sommers is a tremendous asset to the students and staff of Chanute Elementary School and to USD 413 Public Schools," said her nominator. "She has a unique ability to positively impact all students and staff of USD 413. She also demonstrates incredible leadership qualities.  Shannon is a true LifeChanger!"