Shannon is a Varsity Competition Cheerleading Coach and a Varsity Football Cheer Coach at McIntosh High School.  She graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education.  She also holds a master's degree in Health and Physical Education from Georgia State University.  She has been a cheerleading coach since 1999 and has cheerleading coaching experience at the college, high school, middle school, and all-star levels.  She has coached her high school teams to win 8 GHSA State Champion Cheerleading Titles.  She is married to Paul Bednarowski, a graduate of Auburn University.  Shannon and Paul have a 17-year-old daughter, Emma, and a 14-year-old daughter, Ellie.