Shannon Paul

Contact information for Shannon Paul

Welcome to PCC Community Ed!

 

A photo of Community Ed instructor, Shannon Paul, M.Ed. Sitting on steps outside on a fall day.

PCC Community Ed Instructor, Shannon Paul, M.Ed., teaches both pickleball and self-development classes.

Hello! I’m Shannon Paul, M.Ed., a lifelong learner and educator who loves helping people discover new skills, build confidence, and make connections.

Whether I’m teaching pickleball or self-development, my goal is to create a welcoming, come-as-you-are environment where learning is fun and everyone feels encouraged.

My Teaching Philosophy: “I’m Learning!”

Mistakes are part of learning! Instead of apologizing when something doesn’t go as planned, I encourage students to say, “I’m learning!”

It’s a small shift in thinking that can make a big difference.

In my classes, we:

  • We have grace with ourselves and others as we try new things.
  • Celebrate progress, not perfection.
  • Encourage one another and have fun along the way.

Our goal? Keep trying. Keep learning. Keep smiling.

My Classes
Pickleball

Learn the game, build confidence, and have fun in a supportive environment. Safety first, fun second!

  • To learn more: Click here.
  • To register: Click links at bottom of this page.
Life Throws Curveballs: Find Your Footing

Explore practical tools for navigating life’s challenges, managing everyday responsibilities, and making room for more joy.

  • To learn more: Click here.
  • To register: Click links at bottom of this page.
Teaching Credentials
  • More than 20 years of teaching experience, from preschool through adulthood.
  • Experience in traditional classrooms and experiential education.
  • Master of Education, Michigan State University. Go Green, Go White!
  • Bachelor of Arts, UC San Diego, Eleanor Roosevelt College. Go Tritons!
  • PCC Community Ed instructor since 2022.
A Little More About Me
  • I remarried in 2025, and my husband and I have four adult sons between us. Go Ducks, Go Bobcats, and Go Blue x2!
  • Our adopted kitty, Katie, weighs just six pounds and can detect the smell of gas. Ask me about that story sometime!
  • I hosted trivia at Portland-area restaurants in 2019–2020 while recovering from carpal tunnel surgery.
A Little PCC Trivia!
  1. What type of animal is the PCC mascot?
  2. What is the name of PCC’s mascot?

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Trivia Answers
  1. A panther!
  2. Poppie the Panther!

Hope this made you smile!

Go Panthers!

Shannon 🌼