Dr. Shannon Bruce Ramaka is an American educator, theatre director, and educational leader with more than 30 years of international professional experience across the United States, Zambia, Hungary, Morocco, Turkey, Kosovo, and Portugal. With over 15 years of experience teaching drama and directing theatre productions, combined with senior leadership roles including Head of School at the American School of Kosovo, Shannon brings a clear, expressive, and engaging vocal presence shaped by decades of public speaking, performance coaching, educational presentations, and commercial school communications. Known for her warm, articulate, and highly understandable American English delivery, she has extensive experience recording school promotional content, delivering presentations for diverse international audiences, and using voice as a tool for connection, clarity, and storytelling. Her vocal style is often described as calm, trustworthy, expressive, and naturally engaging — well suited for educational narration, commercial voice-over, storytelling, and professional spoken content.

Shannon Bruce Ramaka

Dr. Shannon Bruce Ramaka is an American educator, theatre director, and educational leader with more than 30 years of international professional experience across the United States, Zambia, Hungary, Morocco, Turkey, Kosovo, and Portugal. With over 15 years of experience teaching drama and directing theatre productions, combined with senior leadership roles including Head of School at the American School of Kosovo, Shannon brings a clear, expressive, and engaging vocal presence shaped by decades of public speaking, performance coaching, educational presentations, and commercial school communications. Known for her warm, articulate, and highly understandable American English delivery, she has extensive experience recording school promotional content, delivering presentations for diverse international audiences, and using voice as a tool for connection, clarity, and storytelling. Her vocal style is often described as calm, trustworthy, expressive, and naturally engaging — well suited for educational narration, commercial voice-over, storytelling, and professional spoken content.

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Dr. Shannon Bruce Ramaka is an American educator, theatre director, and educational leader with more than 30 years of international professional experience across the United States, Zambia, Hungary, Morocco, Turkey, Kosovo, and Portugal.
With over 15 years of experience teaching drama and directing theatre productions, combined with senior leadership roles including Head of School at the American School of Kosovo, Shannon brings a clear, expressive, and engaging vocal presence shaped by decades of public speaking, performance coaching, educational presentations, and commercial school communications.
Known for her warm, articulate, and highly understandable American English delivery, she has extensive experience recording school promotional content, delivering presentations for diverse international audiences, and using voice as a tool for connection, clarity, and storytelling.
Her vocal style is often described as calm, trustworthy, expressive, and naturally engaging — well suited for educational narration, commercial voice-over, storytelling, and professional spoken content.

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Work Experience

Head of School at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, Netherlands
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Modelled inquiry-based practice; co-designed new student orientation; led mission, vision, research philosophy, and inclusion; expanded international partnerships; coordinated PD for faculty.
Head of School at American School of Kosovo
January 1, 2014 - August 31, 2020
Led strategic planning; improved professional learning and student care; achieved 100% faculty retention (2017); expanded enrollment and program offerings; strengthened external partnerships and school identity.
Upper School Assistant Principal at George Washington Academy, Casablanca, Morocco
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014
Provided instructional leadership for upper school; supervised teachers; supported student achievement and safety; led professional development.
Theatre Teacher & Theatre Director at CAS, Morocco
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Led theatre education and productions; coordinated curriculum integration and performance-based assessment.
IB Theatre Teacher & Director at ISL, Zambia
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
IB theatre instruction and program direction; collaboration with international staff; contributed to IB curriculum delivery.
Elementary & Middle School Teacher at Eagle Point School District, Oregon
September 1, 1992 - June 30, 2007
K-5 / 6-8 teaching in subjects including PE, English, math, humanities, drama; contributed to school culture and student engagement.
Founder & Leader at Renaissance Charter School, Eagle Point, Oregon
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Founded and led an innovative public charter school; established 501(c)(3) governance; recruited faculty and volunteers; oversaw mission and curriculum.
Founder at Eagle Point Community Swim Team
January 1, 1993 - December 30, 1995
Founded and led a community summer swim program for youth; organized practices and events.

Education

Ed.D. Educational Leadership at Wilkes University
January 11, 2030 - May 16, 2020
Master’s in Curriculum / Instruction / Supervision at Southern Oregon University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1996
B.S. Business Administration at Southern Oregon University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1989
Political Science & Theatre Arts at Santa Clara University
September 1, 1984 - June 1, 1986
Fine Arts Certificate at Rogue Community College
October 1, 2004 - July 1, 2006

Qualifications

Cognia Accreditation Review Team
December 1, 2019 - May 31, 2026
Professional Coaching - EI & Conflict Mediation
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2026
Advanced Training for Heads of School
October 1, 2017 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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