Shannon McManimon

Shannon K. McManimon is Program Director of the interdisciplinary Ethical Leadership Doctorate in Education and Assistant Dean of the College of Business, Leadership, and Ethics. Her teaching is rooted in relationships and critical pedagogies that connect theory and practice, inviting learners into spaces of curiosity and co-creation. As a researcher, she uses participatory, arts-based, and narrative methods to study equity-focused teaching, learning, and leading. She also serves as Viterbo University’s Director of Graduate Studies. She values the opportunity to work with faculty and students across disciplines at Viterbo. Her previous employment has included the State University of New York at New Paltz, the Science Museum of Minnesota, and several national/international nonprofits. She tends an urban pollinator, herb, and vegetable garden and is an avid knitter.

Professional & Community Engagement

Shannon is a Master Gardener (through the University of Minnesota Extension). She has served on multiple nonprofit boards and led professional development for PK12 and higher education.