Shoreline Community College is pleased to welcome Tsai-En Cheng as the new Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in STEM, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, workforce development, and cross-sector partnerships. Tsai-En is known for her student-centered, equity-driven approach and her ability to build meaningful collaborations between education, industry, and community.  She will begin her new role at Shoreline on September 1, 2025. 

Most recently, Dean Cheng served as Dean of Branch Locations for Academic and Program Development and Interim Dean of Instruction for the Technology Division at Green River College, where she led a broad portfolio of credit and non-credit programs across multiple campuses, including three branch locations, Corporate and Community Continuing Education, the Washington Environmental Training Center (WETRC), and the Small Business Center. Her leadership helped grow industry-aligned programs in areas such as cybersecurity, aviation, software development, manufacturing, natural resources, and nursing, often in direct response to regional workforce needs. 

A first-generation college student and adult immigrant, Cheng draws from her own educational journey to champion access and innovation. She has led efforts to bridge English language learners into technical careers, developed teacher training programs in aerospace education in partnership with the University of Washington and the City of Kent, and co-created a community-driven Automotive Pathway with the Auburn School District. She has also served as a Economic Development Council member for the city of Maple Valley, a longstanding board member of the Continuing Education Council, a newly elected vice chair of the Baccalaureate Leadership Council, an advisory board member to the Seattle Universal Math Museum, and board member for Auburn Symphony Orchestra. 

“What excites me most about joining Shoreline is the opportunity to work alongside faculty, students, and community partners to strengthen the pathways between education and meaningful careers. CTE and STEM programs don’t just prepare students for jobs, they empower students to see what’s possible for their future. I’m honored to support that work.” 

Dean Cheng’s background spans ESL instruction, film and media, business etiquette, curriculum design, and faculty development, and she has led teacher training programs both domestically and internationally. She was also a key leader in Washington State’s Transparency in Learning and Teaching initiative and has over a decade of experience in program assessment and strategic planning. 

Outside of work, Tsai-En enjoys walking in the woods and traveling with her family, attending symphony performances, volunteering for disaster relief efforts, and building tiny homes for community outreach projects. 

Tsai-En will begin her role on September 1, 2025.  Orlando de Lange will continue to fill the interim Dean until July 31, 2025.  During August, Dean Dalila Paredes will be covering to bridge the transition.  We would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt thanks to Orlando for doing such a wonderful job filling the interim role this past year.  He will return to his faculty role for Fall Quarter 2025. 

We are pleased to announce that Shanon Ehmke Reedy has been selected as the permanent Dean of Communication Studies and Social Sciences at Shoreline Community College.  Dean Ehmke Reedy brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education, having served in leadership and teaching roles at institutions including Black Hawk Community College, National Louis University, Roosevelt University, the University of Washington, and Bellevue College. Her background includes over a decade of teaching social science courses at Roosevelt University and, more recently, teaching MKTG 461, Marketing Research II in the Bachelor of Applied Science Digital Marketing program at Bellevue College. 

In addition to her campus-level contributions, Ehmke Reedy has helped shape statewide initiatives through her work with the Dean’s Academy and as a founding member of the Baccalaureate Leadership Council. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kansas and a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Illinois State University. 

Dean Ehmke Reedy is passionate about developing and supporting innovative educational programs that expand opportunities for students, including community college baccalaureate degrees and workforce-driven associate degrees and certificates. She is dedicated to advancing institutional marketing strategies that enhance outreach and engagement. Additionally, she focuses on creating inclusive programming tailored to the needs of adult learners, first-generation college students, and individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring that every student has access to meaningful educational experiences.  

“I am excited to step into the permanent role of Dean of Communication Studies and Social Sciences,” said Ehmke Reedy. “This division is filled with passionate, innovative, and dedicated individuals, and I cannot wait to continue collaborating with each of you. I am eager to listen to your ideas and work alongside you to shape the future of our division in a way that prioritizes student success.” 

Outside of work, Shanon enjoys spending time with her family—skiing and snowboarding with her 16-year-old son Ethan, visiting her daughter Ella in Los Angeles, bowling with her husband Chris, and walking Ruby, their chocolate lab.