Watch an interview with Shallon in June 2004   

Why Shallon chose to teach...

A strong passion to teach and heal others developed early in Shallon's life.

As a small child, Shallon demonstrated a natural interest in creative play games such as “Teacher" and "Doctor". Which at the age of 12 with the exposure to a chiropractor and Anthroposophical doctor, developed into a real interest in healing through chiropractic, acupressure, and diet. Through reading books and testing techniques on her family, Shallon learned the basics of the body's structure and energy systems. Later, with the exposure to her nieces, nephews, and neighboring kids, a joyous impetus to work with children formed.

At the age of 14, Shallon experienced a shift in reality when she experienced an almost fatal cerebral hemorrhage. Through a change in usage of the brain, a new awareness on how brain functions affect daily life evolved. However, along with this shift she realized that teaching was in fact her calling.

In 2005, Shallon completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education with a Reading major and a Visual Art minor through Eastern Washington University. In 2008, after two years of attending a cohort program through Lesley University and teaching kindergarten in the Port Angeles School District, she earned a Master of Arts in Education degree in 'Integrated Learning through the Arts'. 'The Arts' had always been a powerful factor in her life, but new training evoked a strong need to spread the wisdom of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual potential and benefits to others.

Shallon's passion for 'The Arts'...

Born into a family of artist, Shallon grew up in an atmosphere bursting with creative energy. Her mother, a fine artist, frequently set her up with paints, clay, and other visual art activities. Throughout elementary school, she won several art contest. Her father, a park ranger and photographer, frequently relocated which also gave a unique exposure to a variety of artistic and athletic experiences. For instance while living in Gardnerville, NV at the age of eight, she spent two years participating in ballet, tap, and jazz dance. Occasional performances on stage at Caesar's Palace, one of Lake Tahoe's resort casinos, took place in front of thousands of viewers during this time. Shallon also explored how her body moves during two years of gymnastics and swim team. At the age of 11, she played clarinet in the middle school band which continued until soon after her cerebral hemorrhage where she once again studied visual art as well as explored teaching herself how to play the guitar.

Now, as the worlds of Art and Education in Shallon's life blend together, Educate By Heart is born. Much compassion and joy is put into helping children and adults develop understanding, self awareness, and balance in their personal and academic life.

Outside the classroom, Shallon enjoys yoga, outdoor activities, reading, learning new things and of course, any and all of 'The Arts'.