Shannon was born and raised in Indiana and grew up in South Bend. She spoke her mind courageously in childhood. She quips that she was the black sheep of the family but as she grew older, she learned how to follow the rules and set a good example for her four year old daughter. Shannon is currently attending college and is majoring in Legal Studies. She hopes to transfer to Ball State University to finish her Bachelor of Arts. Shannon is a full time student and a single mom. Some of her interests include music, fitness, arts and crafts, beaches, canoeing, boating, singing, playing her violin and guitar, cats, pepperoni pizza, red lipstick, reading, writing and electronics.