Shelly Christensen

Michelle "Shelly" Christensen is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 39B in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Shelly Christensen
Christensen on September 3, 2018
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39B district
In office January 8, 2019 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Kathy Lohmer
Succeeded by	Sandra Feist
Personal details
Political party	Democratic–Farmer–Labor
Spouse	Scott
Children	1
Residence(s)	Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–River Falls (BS) Aspen University (MA)

Early life and education

Christensen was raised in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota and graduated from Stillwater Area High School in 1973.^[1] She attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in secondary English and Aspen University, graduating with a Master of Arts in education.^[2]

Career

Christensen taught English at Stillwater Area High School and Stillwater Area Junior High for 16 years.^[1]

Christensen was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Kathy Lohmer. After serving two terms, she opted against running for reelection in 2022.

Personal life

Christensen and her husband, Scott, have one child. She resides in Stillwater, Minnesota.^[2]