Dr. Shannon Brown
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has named Dr. Shannon Brown as the inaugural principal of the organization’s new Engle Education Center, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s development. The center is a cornerstone of CCIU’s campus expansion initiative, transforming the former Fred S. Engle Middle School into a state-of-the-art educational facility scheduled for completion in September 2025.
As the first leader of this innovative space—which will also house the Avon Grove School District administration—Brown will lay the groundwork for CCIU programs, including special education services, preschool classrooms, and migrant education initiatives.
Brown comes to the CCIU from Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, where she served as supervisor of secondary special education and supervisor of online learning. She brings extensive leadership experience and a strong background in special education to her new role.
“Shannon’s extensive background in special education leadership makes her ideal for this position,” said Dr. Siobhan Leavy, the CCIU’s director of student services. “Being selected as the inaugural principal of the Engle Education Center is a testament to her exceptional leadership capabilities. Her experience developing specialized programs and her U-PRISE initiative to strengthen family-school partnerships perfectly align with our mission to enhance educational services for all Chester County learners. We’re confident she’ll provide outstanding leadership as we launch this exciting new chapter at our Engle campus.”
Brown holds a Doctorate of Education in policy, planning, and administration; a master’s degree in educational leadership; and numerous teaching and administrative certifications including, Administrative I Principal K-12 and Supervisory I Special Education K-12.
“As a longtime collaborator with the CCIU and a proud resident of southern Chester County, I am incredibly excited and honored to step into the role of founding principal at the Engle Education Center. This is a truly unique and special opportunity to build a school culture from the ground up, one that deeply embodies CCIU’s unwavering commitment to the growth and success of every student. I eagerly look forward to joining the CCIU family and building a vibrant learning community at the Engle Education Center.”
As the inaugural principal, Brown will play a pivotal role in establishing the center’s culture, programs, and educational approach. The CCIU Engle Education Center promotes an individualized and supportive environment for learners who have unique and specialized needs to support their sustained growth. In this groundbreaking leadership position, Shannon Brown will guide this innovative facility designed to enhance educational opportunities throughout Chester County and beyond. Learn more at cciu.org/expansion.
