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Although he was born in Boston, Massachusetts and has maintained homes in both Southern California and Boston, John M. Shanahan has always identified himself in terms of his rich Irish heritage. It is to this heritage that he has created his musical talent and creative independent spirit which have formed the basis for his personal and financial success.
Married to the former Alice Walsh, also of Irish decent, the Shanahan's have three adult children; Julie, John Jr. and Sean. Each of the Shanahan children shares with their parents a deep sense of their Irish heritage and a desire to maintain close ties with Ireland.
John's interest in the arts is a natural outgrowth of his own education which includes conservatory training. An accomplished musician and composer, John utilized his musical background to create the fundamental phonics program in the United States, "Hooked on Phonics," which over the last ten years has revolutionized early learning and a return to basic phonic reading. He has also been responsible for syndication of the leading talk radio program in the United States, the Dr. Laura Schlessinger Show, which focuses on fundamental relationships and rose to the number one radio talk show under John Shanahan's ownership and guidance.
Through all of his work experiences, John had been given the opportunity to provide early learning reading materials to thousands of children in underprivileged areas. He and Alice are great supporters of various charities through the United States and in Ireland. He currently serves on an educational panel for Harvard University directed towards the development of early learning.
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