Shannon Hopkins

Financial Aid Technician

Shannon Hopkins is a Financial Aid Technician who began working at Delaware Tech in 2013. Prior to coming to the College, Shannon worked two part-time jobs and was an on-air intern at a local radio station. Shannon was also the hip-hop dance coach of the #1 ranked United States team, and a member of the Delaware Dance Alliance. Outside of work, he enjoys anything art related such as dancing, writing poetry, drawing, and most recently cooking. He says cooking has started to become a new favorite hobby. In the future, Shannon hopes to become a math instructor at a local high school since math seems to be a complicated subject for most students and he wants to find an easier way to make it easier and more understandable.

Q: What is your favorite thing about working at Delaware Tech?
“I would have to say just the general atmosphere from both the students and the staff. It feels good to come to your place of work and feel right at home.”

Q: Why was it important for you to work at Delaware Tech?
"As a student and former work-study, I felt that I could bring fresh ideas and a clearer perspective of our student population.”

Q: Describe your first day at Delaware Tech. What was that experience like?
"My first day at Delaware Tech was actually as a student registering for college. Student Services was slam-packed with students and I did not know which way to turn or what to do at all. Then I walked into the Financial Aid Office and encountered a previous employee, Arlene Wood. She guided me through the entire process and eventually became somewhat of a mentor for me.”

Q: Do you have a favorite memory from your time at Delaware Tech thus far?
"I would have to say my favorite memory thus far would have to be the 2014 Employee Recognition here at the Owens Campus. It was a great time to interact with my fellow staff members.”

Q: What’s something people may not know about you?
“I love all things spicy! Especially HOT WINGS! Most people do not like spicy foods at all! I eat the spiciest of the spiciest.”

Shannon Hopkins

Job Title
Financial Aid Technician

Started Working at Delaware Tech
2013