Currently holds the office of Fall River School Committee until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Fall River School Committee in 2025 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedExpand effective math interventions and family math nights. Learn more
Expand anti-bullying programs and anonymous reporting with follow-through families can see. Learn more
Shanell will fight to: Improve counselor and social worker access; prioritize early intervention. Learn more
Train staff in inclusive practices, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care. Learn more
Make “in-the-moment” decisions transparent with same-week recaps: what changed, why, and what outcome we expect. Learn more
Create attendance teams with family liaisons and transportation problem-solving. Learn more
Build a family navigation “help desk” so parents—especially with medically complex kids—get answers fast. Learn more
Expand in-district supports (paraprofessionals, related services) to reduce delays. Learn more
Shanell will fight to: Hold monthly School Committee office hours in the community and online. Learn more
Conduct facility and playground safety audits with fixes tracked publicly. Learn more
She will fight to: Track IEP timelines publicly and provide bilingual status updates to families. Learn more
Use restorative practices to reduce repeat incidents and keep kids learning. Learn more
Launch public dashboards for IEP timelines, attendance, and climate indicators. Learn more
Shanell will fight to: Release plain-language budget briefs before votes, with tradeoffs explained. Learn more
Pilot participatory budgeting at the school level for small, high-impact needs. Learn more
Provide staff training in SEL and crisis response without overburdening teachers. Learn more
Provide multilingual text/email updates and plain-language summaries after meetings. Learn more
Use zero-based reviews on non-instructional spending to redirect funds to students. Learn more
Strengthen SEPAC and create parent advisory groups at every level. Learn more
Shanell will fight to: Align early literacy to the science of reading and track progress by grade. Learn more
Fund targeted, high-dosage tutoring before/after school. Learn more
Publish a monthly “classroom first” snapshot: tutors, aides, supplies, and SPED supports protected. Learn more
Offer childcare and live-streaming for major meetings to boost access. Learn more
Publish clear service data so the community can see what’s working. Learn more
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