KIPP Somos Primary
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Meet Your School Leader
Shannon Tolliver Blackman serves as School Leader at KIPP Somos Primary with over 15 years dedicated service in public and charter education, holding a Master of Education in Teacher Leadership from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix. Driven by the core belief that “true campus leadership isn’t just about managing a building—it’s about empowering the educators within it to cultivate a culture where every student can thrive,” Mrs. Tolliver Blackman grounds her administrative approach in supportive and intentional community leadership. Her key areas of expertise include designing data-driven 3-Tier RTI student interventions, cultivating teacher mentorship and peer collaboration, and fostering human resource development within school systems. Through transparent communication, high operational standards, and collaborative instructional leadership, Mrs. Tolliver Blackman remains deeply committed to empowering educators and equipping every student with the academic and personal foundations needed for lifelong success in college, career, and life.