Shannon Cox

Shannon currently serves as the 12th Montgomery County Educational Service Center Superintendent, in the organization’s history and is their first female superintendent. Her role includes working directly with and advocating for all 16 public school districts in Montgomery County. As the educational leader for the county, she works with other various leaders across city/county government, and the other public sectors.Ms. Cox has worked with many other communities in different roles within the MCESC, which has allowed her to build relationships with districts throughout the region and state. In addition, she co-leads the MCESC Business Advisory Council while taking a great interest in overall state policy and law to be able to provide guidance and consultation to districts.Shannon was named as the 2021 Justus A. Prentice Awardee by the national Association of Educational Service Agencies. This top national award acknowledges contributions through executive leadership in advancing regional educational service agency programs at the regional, state, and national levels.Shannon also serves on the Board for ThinkTV/CET and Chairs the Youth Advisory Council for Montgomery County’s Workforce Investment Board. Additionally, she serves on several other boards.Shannon believes there has never been a more important time in education to advocate for our profession, our schools, and most importantly our students.