Shelly McClanahan

Shelly McClanahan serves as the District ESL Coordinator for McMinn County Schools, overseeing English as a Second Language services for 60 K-12 students and managing a team of 4 instructors. Shelly's responsibilities include curriculum design, compliance management, and training delivery for up to 800 instructors. Additionally, Shelly works as a Curriculum Writer for LearningMate, developing English Language Arts materials for special needs students, and maintains a freelance writing career focusing on topics such as language learning and mental health. Previous experience includes roles as an ESL Instructor and Curriculum Leader in various educational settings, contributing to significant improvements in language learning outcomes. Shelly holds an Ed.S. in Language and Literacy Education from The University of Georgia, along with advanced degrees in bilingual and multicultural education.