Shannon McClain earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University and a Master of Arts in the teaching of writing and literature from George Mason. Shannon worked as an elementary school teacher in Virginia and as a teacher/consultant with the Northern Virginia Writing Project, offering in-service presentations to kindergarten through university teachers. She works as as a homeschool evaluator and advocates for families who need help navigating the public school system through her business, Educational Advocacy & Support, LLC. Shannon lives in Herndon with her family, which includes two college students whom she homeschooled through high school.
McClain, Shannon
Writing
At Compass since 2019 (instructor), 2012 (parent)
This Year's Classes (2025-2026)
Quarter(s): 1- Writers\' Workshop: Creating Children\'s Books
- Writing Well (Q1)
- Writing Wonders (Q1)
- Writers @ Work (Sem1)
- Writing Well (Q2)
- Writing Wonders (Q2)
- Writing Well (Q3)
- Writing Wonders (Q3)
- Writers @ Work (Sem2)
- Writers\' Workshop: Reading Classics, Writing New Endings
- Writing Well (Q4)
- Writing Wonders (Q4)