Shawn Sharp

Shawn has worked for CHS for over 20 years in the Family and Child Development Department. She began her early childhood education career over 30 years ago with the Department of Defense Child Develop Programs in Germany, California, and South Carolina before moving to Missouri. Shawn started at CHS as a lead teacher with the Missouri Preschool project before taking over as Early Care and Education Site Manager. In that role, she successfully ensured high-quality education services for the program's childcare center by leading the process to become accredited with Missouri Accreditation and maintaining that certification since 2002. She transitioned into the Director of Family and Child Development role in October 2020. Shawn serves on the Missouri Head Start Association board, as well as being active with her family and grandchildren.