MS/HS Principal Email Phone: 608-764-5431 Hello and welcome,
My name is Shannon McDonough and I am excited to have the privilege to be a part of the Deerfield Community School District as the High School and Middle School Principal. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the student body and their families, staff and the greater Deerfield community in this role.
I graduated from McFarland High School, where I enjoyed growing up in the country. I attended Madison College for one year and transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I then attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where I obtained my Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and School Counselor, K-12 licensure. I worked as a School Counselor for eight years before becoming an Associate Principal/Dean of Students. Outside of my full-time career, I have served as a co-president of a non-profit organization called Turn Around Teen, Educational Counseling Services. Through his role, I worked with elementary, middle, high school and young adults supporting them with personal and educational goals, substance abuse recovery, self-esteem management, childhood trauma effects, stress management, desired changes and personal understanding.
In my free time I love to camp, fish, accomplish projects at my home, and spend time with my family and friends. If not at work, I always have my sidekicks with me, Dollie and Lovie, my two Boxer pups, Tucker, a Springer Spaniel who is my newest addition and my two kitties from a local Deerfield farm, Clover and Alfalfa!
I am a passionate educator with a philosophy strongly rooted in servant leadership. I am eager to work hard to provide the best possible experience for our students and families in the community of Deerfield. I thrive on building meaningful, strong, supportive relationships with each and every student, their families and the staff of our school district.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. My door is always open! Go Demons!
Ms. McDonough