Shanna L. Peeples is the Dr. John G. O’Brien Distinguished Chair in Education at West Texas A&M University.

[2][3] Peeples had multiple jobs before she began teaching, starting with a 7th grade class.

[5][6] In 2015, Peeples was named National Teacher of the Year,[6] and was presented her award by President Barack Obama.

[5][7] In 2020 she was named the Dr. John G. O’Brien Distinguished Chair in Education at West Texas A&M University.

[8][9] Peeples has spoken against arming teachers in the classroom[10] and advocates for LGBT marriage.