Biography
Shannon McLean started at George Brown in 2014, teaching Communication courses in a variety of program areas including Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Construction, Theatre Arts, Nursing, ESL, and Early Childhood Education. Before coming to the college system, Shannon was a full-time Secondary teacher and Acting Vice-Principal for ADSB. She is now part of both the ESL and English & Communication faculty teams within the Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies (CPLS) teaching a range of Communication subjects in post-secondary programs across the College. Shannon has also worked as the Faculty Coordinator for English and Communication for Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs. Her educational credentials include a BA from the University of Toronto, an MA from Michigan State University, and a TESL Diploma from the Canadian College of Educators.
Academic Credentials
- TESL Diploma, Canadian College of Educators, 2016
- Principal's Qualification Part 2, York University, 2012
- Master of Arts: Educational Technology, Michigan State University, 2010
- Specialist in Special Education, Lakehead University, 2009
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching Secondary, Dunedin College of Education, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts: Honours- Theatre & Drama Studies and English, University of Toronto, 2001
- Diploma in Acting, Sheridan College, 2001
Areas of Specialization
- Communications
- English for Academic Purposes
Areas of Expertise
- Speech Arts and Drama (RCM)
Career Highlights
- 07/2019 – Present Communications Faculty Coordinator, George Brown College
- 09/2014 - Present College Professor, George Brown College
- 02/2007 - 06/2014 Secondary Teacher, Elliot Lake Secondary School
- 02/2006 - 06/2006 Secondary Teacher, C.W. Jeffrey’s Collegiate Institute
- 02/2005 - 06/2005 Secondary Teacher, Elliot Lake Secondary School
Other Activities
- Faculty Coordinator for English & Communication in Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs
- Member of George Brown College’s VPA Brain Trust
