Classes Taught
Community Based Instruction

School Activities 

AASIS Teacher (Appalachian Arts and Studies in Schools)

Educational Background
B.S. in Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise - Virginia Tech - 2003
M.S. in Special Education - Radford University - 2006
Certificate of Autism Studies - Regent University - 2011

Experience
This is my 18th year teaching at EMHS.

Personal Information
I am from Fluvanna County, Virginia and moved to the New River Valley in 1999. I currently live in Salem with my husband. We have a son named Walker and a daughter named Stella.

Hobbies and Interests
I love to read, travel, take pictures, cook, and listen to local/live music.

Favorite Quotes
Dreams are necessary to life. - Anais Nin

Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. - Desmond Tutu

Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
For as long as ever you can.
- John Wesley

Classes Taught:
EMHS Lead Mentor Teacher
Prom Sponsor 

Educational Background:
I attended West Virginia University for both undergrad and graduate school. I graduated from WVU in May 2014 with my master's in elementary education and special education.

Certifications:
I am a certified licensed teacher in both Virginia and West Virginia in elementary education K-6 and special education general curriculum K-12. 

Experience:
I started teaching at EMHS in 2014, and I truly love the school and community!

Personal Information:
I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and am the oldest of three children.  I have a younger sister and brother.  I met my husband, Jeremiah, at college. After I graduated from WVU, I moved to Virginia and we got married July 2, 2016!  We had our son, Wells Morgan, November 14, 2021 and have been very busy with him! We now live in Roanoke with our puppy, Sadie!

Hobbies and Interests:
I enjoy cooking, scrap booking, decorating, watching WVU Mountaineers and Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, playing with my puppy, shopping, watching reality TV, and spending time with my husband, family, and friends.

Motivational Statement:
"You don't always need a plan.  Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens."
-Mandy Hale

"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough."

Educational Background:
I graduated from Glenvar High School. I got my undergraduate and graduate degree from Radford University.

Certifications/Experience: K-12 General and Adaptive Special Education

Classes Taught:
Algebra 1, Geometry, English, Biology

Personal Information:
I live in Salem with my husband and we have three little girls together (Gwin, Addison, and Harper), four including our goldendoodle (Sophia). 

Hobbies and Interests:
Spending time with family, reading, and watching sports. Huge Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves, and UNC Tarheel fan.

Favorite Websites:
Pinterest

Motivational Statement:

“Everyone is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life thinking that it’s stupid.”

Classes Taught:
Special Education Teacher

Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University.

Certifications:
Special Education Teaching Credential

Bio:

My name is Mrs. Samantha Shelor, and I am excited to join Eastern Montgomery High School as a Special Education Teacher. I possess valuable experience within MCPS schools in the Eastern Montgomery area and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University, alongside a special education teaching credential. I am dedicated to fostering the growth and achievement of every student, with a steadfast belief that all learners can fulfill their potential when provided with effective support and encouragement. Beyond my professional commitments, I appreciate outdoor activities, attending sporting events for my four children, and spending quality time with my family.