Shannon Raybold is a Program Administrator for Multnomah Early Childhood Program, which provides special education services to over 3,000 children ages birth-5 years old in the Portland, OR metro area. She has a BA in Special and Elementary Education from Western Washington University, a master’s degree from the University of Washington specializing in Autism and low incidence disabilities, and is currently completing her EdD from Portland State University in Special Education Leadership. Shannon has been a practitioner in the field of special education for over 20 years, working with children from birth through adulthood. She has supported children in public and private schools around the world, in addition to founding a private educational consulting practice. Shannon has provided professional development for teachers and administrators at local, national, and international conferences on a wide variety of topics related to supporting students with special learning needs. In addition, she has written courses for SENIA Academy and MiniPD to build the capacity of educators and administrators globally. She also serves as an Associate Director for SENIA International and is a tireless advocate for children who experience the world in diverse ways.
