Ms. C'de Baca has 25 years of teaching experience in science and chemistry education. Her Iowa certifications include K-12 life science, physical science, physics, chemistry, and biology. She has served as a consultant for the Council of Chief State School Officers, the Milken Family Foundation, the Department of Energy, and The Alliance for Restructuring Education.
Among Ms. C'de Baca's awards are the National Science Teacher's Association Distinguished Teaching Award, the Milken Family National Award for Teaching Excellence, and the Iowa Teacher of the Year Runner-up.
Shannon C'de Baca teaches Chemistry for Iowa Learning Online.