Mrs. Shelah Hansen, Principal
I spent my childhood in Southern California surrounded by a large extended family, and then I moved to Texas when I was 12 years old. After graduating from Texas A&M University in 2003, I taught for 6 years in the greater Houston area and went back to school to get my Master’s in Educational Administration in 2006. In 2008, I made the move to Colorado-I had always dreamed of living near the mountains and love the view I get every day driving west on my way home in Colorado Springs.
Throughout my career, I have taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades, was an English Language Development teacher and served as a district Instructional Coordinator. Prior to becoming the principal at Academy Endeavour Elementary in 2020, I spent 4 years as an assistant principal at a large Middle School south of Colorado Springs. The last two years as principal here at AEES have been so rewarding-this staff is truly amazing and our students are so much fun to work with and get to know! I feel so lucky to be a part of this community.
When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my husband, two children, and our big, sweet lap-dog. Our family loves to travel, go on camping adventures, go skiing, and spend time at home together watching movies and playing games.
Mrs. Carrie Mitchell, Assistant Principal
I was born and raised in central Illinois, brought up on a Christmas tree farm. I am a Midwesterner at heart, but have grown to love and appreciate the gorgeous mountains here in Colorado.
I began my teaching career at Academy Endeavour, formally Academy Edison Elementary, in 2001. I have had the pleasure of teaching second, first, and kinder grade levels, as well as serving as an interventionist and teacher coach.
My husband Sean and I have been married since 2003. He works in GPS with the Air Force. We have two children— Talon, an eighth grader at Mountain Ridge Middle School, and Claire, a first grader at Academy Endeavour. Our family loves spending time outdoors, visiting with family, and going on trips to new places.
I absolutely love working with the students, families, and staff at AEES! In my opinion, this is the best elementary school in all of Academy District Twenty.
