Meet the Faculty and Staff

Shannon Wright

Shannon Wright is a Disabilities Support Counselor who has been working for Delaware Tech since 2004. He has been part of the College since 2001 when he started as a work study student. Prior to his current role, he worked in the Educational Talent Search program, which was created in 1965 by the U.S. Congress to encourage qualified students to continue their education. Shannon graduated from high school in 2001 and obtained his first full-time job in 2003 thanks to an internship through the Human Services program. He worked for Children and Families First full time while working at Delaware Tech part time, and continued to attend college. He ended up working in a residential/day treatment center for youth with behavioral and mental health challenges for eight years, the last three as a supervisor. Outside of work, Shannon is a proud member of the Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club and owns and operates his own power washing business called Precision Power Washing, LLC. In the future, he hopes to continue his education in a business or entrepreneurship concentration and continue to build his community through service above self.

Q: What is your favorite thing about working at Delaware Tech?

"My favorite thing about working at Delaware Tech is giving students the best 'front door experience' when completing their initial advisement. I enjoy sharing my experience as an alumnus of Delaware Tech to first-year students who are a bit nervous about the transition to help put them at ease as I establish a rapport."

Q: Why was it important for you to work at Delaware Tech?

"It was important for me to work at Delaware Tech because it was truly a place of refuge for me coming from a disadvantaged background as a student. Now as an employee, I have an opportunity to empower teenagers with similar backgrounds and help pull out their intrinsic GRIT and GRIND so they can SHINE through the attainment of post-secondary education!"

Q: Describe your first day at Delaware Tech. What was that experience like?

"It was pleasant and welcoming as an employee because I was already familiar with the (Georgetown) campus as I worked in the mailroom with Harry Trammell during a couple summers in high school and then again as a work-study student. I knew most of the employees because I delivered mail to them."

Q: What changes have you seen in yourself since you started working here?

"I am more accessible when it comes to supporting student success collegewide. I have also transitioned from being an introvert to an ambivert when matters involve advocating for students."

Q: Do you have a favorite memory from your time at Delaware Tech thus far?

"One of my favorite memories at Delaware Tech thus far was within my first five years of employment. During one of the Employee Recognition events in Dover, I grabbed around $50 in a cash blowing machine. Needless to say, that was the last time I saw that activity during an event!"

Q: What's something people may not know about you?

"I have a spoiled Yorkie-Poo named Aggie, and she has my heart!"

Shannon Wright

Job Title
Disabilities Support Counselor

Started Working at Delaware Tech
2004