Shannon (aka The Wonder Ninja) holds a PH. D in philosophy and is currently an associate professor at Mt. Mary College in Milwaukee, WI.  She is also an author, lecturer, and Fulbright Scholar.  That's the Wonder part.  She is also a martial arts instructor holding a 1st Degree Blackbelt in Taekwondo.  She hold a 2010 National Title in Women's Single Stick Kali Arnis Escrima and is a member of the 2010 US Nationals Escrima Team.  In July 2010 she will compete for a World Title in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico.  That's the Ninja part.