Hello! I’m Shannon Herzog, and I feel blessed to live an extraordinary life. I’m a mom to two boys, Connor (15) and Cade (12), wife to my wonderful husband, Mike, and devoted human to Laylo, our dragon of a dog who brings unconditional love and plenty of personality to our family.
I’m lucky to call Renaissance Secondary School home, where I teach middle school English and a variety of xblocks including Treads, Gray’s Anatomy, and Open Mic. Teaching here continually inspires me to keep learning, take risks, and build communities grounded in connection and shared experiences. I believe that challenge and innovation are essential to keeping the relationship between teaching and learning fresh, meaningful, and alive.
I hold an MA in Reading from the University of Northern Colorado, which deepened my passion for helping young people discover the power of storytelling, reading, and writing. At the heart of my teaching is a simple belief: when kids feel known, connected, and challenged, they can do extraordinary things.