Shannon M. Parker
- Special Effects
- Costume Designer
- Make-Up Department
Shannon was born and raised in Titusville, Florida; and spent most of
her life in central Florida, living Orlando and Apopka for many years, with brief moves to other
states; before moving to Atlanta, Georgia in late 2005. Her parents
separated when she was approximately 9 years old, but she remained
close to both of them, loving them dearly despite their differences.
Shannon had a degenerative bone disease that affect the tiny bones in
the ears that allow one to hear, gradually losing her hearing, and
eventually becoming completely deaf. Beginning at the age of 14, she
had several operations on her ears that allowed for her to hear again.
In 1998, only days after her 21st birthday, Shannon lost her beloved
mother, Rhonda, after a long illness, to cervical cancer. During her
Mom's illness, Shannon was a die-hard supporter of cancer research,
this loss solidified her resolve. Shannon has been a part of, both the
Walt Disney World Resort's and the Universal Orlando's costuming
departments, as well as appeared at WDW as the Fairey Godmother from
"Cinirella" and as Merriwheater from "Sleeping Beauty." She is, also,
often actively involved with local theatre productions when time
allows. Shannon has been working full-time and takes college class to
lay down the foundation to attend Pharmacy School in the near future.
She has been accepted at several respectable universities.