Mrs. Shelby is currently in her 19th year of teaching.  This is her 9th year teaching English as a Second Language classes.  She previously taught in Burke County as a 7th grade ELA/Social Studies teacher for 10 years.  She completed her undergraduate degree at Lenoir-Rhyne College, and she received a masters degree from Appalachian State University.  Mrs. Shelby has found her teaching passion assisting students who speak another language improve their English skills and abilities.