Shannon Story

Virtual Eduction Specialist

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Country singer Dolly Parton wrote the songs "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene" on the same night.
When the first song was at the top of the charts in 1974, Elvis wanted to record his own version of the song. Dolly was interested until Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis' manager, said that it was standard procedure that when the king of rock and roll covered a song - half of the rights to that song would go to him in the future.

She refused it.

"I said, 'I'm really, really sorry' and cried all night. It was terrible for me, on the one hand, it's Elvis. People told me: "You are crazy." It's Elvis Presley...' but I just couldn't do it. Something told me in my heart not to do it and I didn't. I know he would rock with that song. But I couldn't. And then Whitney Houston came along with her version and I made enough money from the rights to buy Dollywood."

She grew up in severe poverty and no one famous has done more for the education of the poor than her.

In 1990, the percentage of students who did not graduate from high school in her hometown was over 30%. She introduced the "Buddy Program", where all high school graduates received a nice sum when they graduated. It wasn't just a waste of money, she personally came and explained the concept to them - everyone should find a buddy, and whoever doesn't succeed she will find one for them. Everyone had to sign that they will graduate and do everything in their power to ensure that their buddy also graduates. She taught young people about friendship and helping.

The number of school dropouts dropped to below 6% and has remained so until today.

When 900 families lost their homes in the 2016 fires, she paid each family $1,000 for the next five months. When she came to the bank to finish the paperwork, she gave each family another $5,000 to find. A total of nine million dollars.

Also, her work - Imagination Library from 1995, was inspired by her realization that young people in rural areas and poor families already fall behind when they start school and that this prevents them from pursuing higher education. The goal of her program was for every child in her district to receive one book, once a month, from birth to school, completely free of charge, without any conditions. It started as an initiative in her hometown and has spread to a huge number of countries around the world.

By 2018, over 100 million books were distributed in this way.

She is also known for her witty statements, at the beginning of her career she said:

“I'm not offended by jokes about stupid blondes because I know I'm not stupid... and I'm not really blonde either.”

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

First Lady Jill Biden is 72-years old today. Happy Birthday Dr. Biden.

Here are some facts you may not have known about Dr. Jill Biden.

- She personally highly opposed the Iraq War and begged her husband to run for President in 2008 because she wanted him to end the war.
- She is the first Italian American first lady.
- She is the first First Lady to hold another job while working in the White House, as she continued to work as a teacher after the election.
- She has 2 Masters Degrees, one in Arts and one in Education. She has a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.

[Jo @JoJoFromJerz]

You can’t go to work, to the MALL, to the grocery store, to your church, to the movies or the bank.
You can’t attend a concert, go to a dance class or go to see your doctor. You can’t ring a doorbell, use a leaf blower, hop in a car, pull down a driveway, bounce a ball, or ask the neighbor to keep it down.
You can’t check out a farmer’s market or mail something at the post office or go to a parade, and you certainly can’t send your kids to school without worrying that someone will get shot.
That someone you LOVE will get shot.
Or that YOU will get shot.
This is where we are now.
This is not normal.
And this is not fucking ok.
It’s NOT fucking ok.

[Shannon Story @ShannonStory16]

@milleramiej @chino_taylor @kylenabecker A gag order means he can’t talk about publicly. Also it’s an “article” on this guys made up “news” site so take it for what it’s worth 😂

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

HOLY SHIT, my man Rep. Hakeem Jeffries actually schooled these fools alphabetically!👏👏👏

[Harry Sisson @harryjsisson]

If you’re blaming Damar Hamlin’s injury on the covid vaccine, you’re a terrible person. Have some damn respect for this young man.

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

Insulin is now capped at $35 for Americans on Medicare.

Every single Republican voted AGAINST lowering the cost.

While Democrats voted FOR lowering your health care costs.

We know what side Republicans in Congress are on. And it isn’t yours.

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

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[Lakota Man @LakotaMan1]

Your daily reminder that Indigenous people predated Columbus in the “new world” by — wait for it — 23,000 years. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶🪶

[Howard Mortman @HowardMortman]

Biden Surprises Elton John With National Humanities Medal .. tearing up, Elton John said he was “flabbergasted and humbled.”

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Let me be clear.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would be the most significant legislation in history to tackle the climate crisis and to improve our energy security.

[Shannon Story @ShannonStory16]

@DonnaResist @tomaskenn @sunny_yah @Kat_Cammack The problem is this district is very gerrymandered so it’s a hard fight to get the R seat flipped

[Mike Hixenbaugh @Mike_Hixenbaugh]

Across the street from the NRA convention: “Am I next?”

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

There is no such thing as being “pro-life” while supporting laws that let children be shot in their schools, elders in grocery stores, worshippers in their houses of faith, survivors by abusers, or anyone in a crowded place.

It is an idolatry of violence. And it must end.

[Shannon Story @ShannonStory16]

Look at my amazing teammates 👏🏻👏🏻 #teamcali

[FlexPoint @FlexPointEdu]

Stephanie and Shannon are at #WACAC2022 sharing how FlexPoint helps K-12 #schools and districts prepare #students for success after they turn the tassel!

[FlexPoint @FlexPointEdu]

While the past few years have challenged #educators everywhere, it has also shown #teachers the benefits of #virtuallearning.

In fact, 87% of teachers agree that teaching online allows them to better connect one-on-one with students compared to the traditional in-person setting.

[Shannon Story @ShannonStory16]

Can you see me?! A great time had by all at #DLAC22 #flexpointedu

[FlexPoint @FlexPointEdu]

Wow, what a great week! 🥳 Shoutout everyone who attended one of our sessions or stopped by our booth to say hi. We're so happy to share our passion for #onlinelearning with all of you!

[Deb Meyer @DebMeyerEDU]

Great presentation @ShannonStory16 - focusing on ways to keep virtual teachers engaged and growing to become online teaching experts #DLAC22 #FlexPointEdu

[Shannon Story @ShannonStory16]

I’ll be there presenting and you can find me at booth 705. Come say hi!

[FlexPoint @FlexPointEdu]

We’re excited to be sponsoring #DLAC22! Where virtual school leaders from around the world gather to advance their schools, districts, and programs. Check out all the great sessions and speakers at https://t.co/TFouv2LrG9. @theDLAC

[FlexPoint @FlexPointEdu]

The pandemic continues to disrupt traditional school activities but it doesn't have to put all activities on hold! Here are 8️⃣ virtual field trips to try while in-person field trips are on hold. #STEM @eschoolnews @eSN_Laura

https://t.co/oSB4wxjIR8