Shannon Vogelezang received a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in social work, followed by a master's degree in divinity from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Upon her daughter's education, Shannon opted for the Montessori approach, which she thoroughly enjoyed. This sparked her enthusiasm for teaching Montessori techniques as an assistant teacher eventually undergoing formal Montessori training. Over the years, she has taught students ranging from 3 to 12 years old.