My name is Mrs. Shannon New and I am excited to be the new principal of Mays Community Academy. This year will begin my twentieth year in education. I received a dual bachelors in elementary and special education from Ball State University. I earned my Masters in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University and my administrative license from Western Governors University. I spent fourteen years as a teacher at Heather Hills Elementary in Warren Township. The last five years, I have worked in the charter school world in Indianapolis.
As the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, I worked first hand with teachers and students in classrooms. Although now in administration, I am first and foremost a teacher dedicated to making the educational experience and positive and rewarding one for all students and staff.
When I am not at school, I am at home with my husband and two children on our farm in Morristown. My daughter, Elexie, will be a sophomore and my son, Conner, will be a seventh grader at Morristown JR/SR High School. We are actively involved with our animals, sports, 4-H, and FFA. Together, we are looking forward to being active members of the Mays community.