Shea began working with the CLEE department in June of 2021 as a Regional Access Coach for the middle Tennessee region. Shea has 13 years of experience in special education, from teaching elementary reading and math intervention, to high school resource and 4 years as a special education supervisor. She has her bachelor’s degree in K-6 general education, a master’s degree in Comprehensive K-12 special education, and an Ed.S. in instructional leadership. She is currently enrolled with the University of Tennessee as a doctoral student in educational leadership.