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Shelley Kress (Gross) (born January 24, 1983) is a teacher in the Clark County School District.

Education

Kress attended Hampshire High School in Hampshire, IL. She attended Judson University in Elgin, IL where she earned her BA in Elementary Education. Kress earned a Master's of Education from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Achievements

Kress was recognized at the Feature a Teacher for Ward 4 of Las Vegas in May 2017. In both 2017 & 2018 Kress was a nominee and finalist for the Heart of Education Award. Kress was a recipient of the Reading is the Way Up Grant in 2018, 2015 and 2012. Kress was featured on Las Vegas FOX KVVU News for founding a charity blanket drive for Safe Nest in connection with the middle school cheerleading squad she coached at Gibson Middle School.

Las Vegas City Animal

Kress and her 5th Grade class proposed a city animal, the Black-tailed Jackrabbit, for the city of Las Vegas. They presented at the October 17, 2018 City Council meeting, where Mayor Goodman proclaimed October 17, 2018 in honor of the class. The Council tied in their vote for the motion, tabling the proposal until a future date. November 5, 2018, Councilman Stavros Anthony hosted an assembly on behalf of the class, recognizing the students for their efforts, and proclaiming the Black-tailed Jackrabbit as the official City Animal for Las Vegas Ward 4. Laborers Union Local 872 also presented the class with a donation of $5000 in recognition of their hard work.

Personal Life

Kress, and her husband David, reside in Las Vegas, NV. Kress has three children: Josephine, Amalia and David.