Shawnee Heights USD 450
Danielle Garretson is currently a Paraprofessional at Shawnee Heights USD 450, a position held since August 2022. Prior experience includes serving as an Estimating Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at HME, Inc. from October 2019 to August 2022, and as an Office Operations Associate for Private & Out-of-State Postsecondary Education at the Kansas Board of Regents from March 2007 to October 2019. Danielle began professional experience as a Photographer at Picture People from June 2006 to March 2007. Danielle is pursuing an Associate of Arts in Education at Cowley College, with expected completion between June 2023 and August 2025, and holds a diploma in Technical Photography from Kaw Area Technical School, completed in 2006.
Shawnee Heights USD 450
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Shawnee Heights is the center of learning for approximately 3,500 student in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Four elementary schools, a 7/8 middle school and a 9-12 high school comprise the attendance centers of the district. Over 55% of the faculty in the district hold a Masters Degree or beyond. The district is noted for its dedication to students, staff and community. Its focus is for providing a comprehensive program of instruction to meet the varied needs of all students and high standards for student performance and behavior. School transportation is available for all students regardless of the distance from school as are many other services. Shawnee Heights School District is a suburban school district located in southeastern Shawnee County. Shawnee Heights combines the benefits of a rural community with proximity to the technology and cultural opportunities of Kansas City, just 50 miles to the east. We are located about half way between Topeka and Lawrence. Shawnee Heights lies in an area of great rural beauty and close to the heart of the Kansas capital in Topeka. Opportunities for recreation abound from fishing and boating at nearby Clinton Lake, as well as water skiing and golfing at Lake Shawnee. Nearby colleges, Washburn University (in Topeka), Kansas State University, Manhattan (located about 62 miles to the west), University of Kansas, Lawrence (located approximately 16 miles to the east), and Emporia State University (50 miles south) offer cultural and educational opportunities. Business areas offer convenient services and light industry provides local employment. At the center of the community is Shawnee Heights School District.