Shelby Maguire

About Shelby Maguire

Shelby grew up in Mentor, Ohio, a typical small town in the Midwest. She attended Mentor High School, as her parents did before her. At 16, Shelby moved to Billericay, Essex, England, where she attended school. This experience cultivated her passion for science and learning. During her studies for the International Baccalaureate, she had the chance to conduct scientific research by raising Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies) and tracking genetic changes between generations. This approach to teaching the scientific process was unlike the American approach and influenced her teaching practices later. During her time in England, she had the opportunity to interact with people from different cultures, which had a profound impact on her life. Attending an international school enabled her to meet individuals from around the world. Her inquisitiveness led to enlightening conversations, and she developed a great appreciation for people and their experiences. Shelby carried this perspective into her teaching career and treated her diverse students with empathy and an open mind. After returning to the States, Shelby earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH, and a master’s degree in Education from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, OH. She has a deep-rooted love for science and considers herself a science nerd. In 2008, she moved to Arizona to pursue a career in education. Shelby’s passion for science was evident throughout her ten-year teaching career in Arizona. She taught middle school science in the Osborn School District, anatomy/physiology in Tolleson, and biology/environmental science in Peoria School District. Shelby’s background in science and education allows her to understand and communicate the ecological impact of electronic waste effectively. As a devoted educator, she places great importance on community service and has first-hand knowledge of the community’s needs. At ACE Recycling, the values of hard work, integrity, and helping others are at the forefront, thanks to Shelby, who brings with her the Midwestern ethos. She is a devoted mother to three children – John IV, Violet, and Elijah – who motivate her to work towards a greener planet, a better version of herself, and a successful business. When Shelby isn’t being a mom and CEO, she enjoys spending time by the pool with her kids, painting, attempting to meditate, and listening to and playing music.

Experience

1. Business Owner

   Arizona Complete Electronic Recycling

   Apr 2019 — Present · US

   ACE Recycling is a facility in Tolleson, Arizona, specializing in electronic recycling and repair. Our goal is to offer our community an environmentally responsible way to dispose of electronic equipment that is no longer needed or outdated. Our circular economy model aims to keep as many materials in use or circulation as possible. In this model, repairing and upgrading electronics is the ideal solution, while recycling is the last resort. We have IT professionals on-site who can determine if a device is reusable. By repairing and upgrading electronics, we can offer affordable technology to our community. For electronics that are unable to be repaired or upgraded, we recycle them. Our team disassembles the device and separates its components, which are then extracted for raw materials by our partners. Using recycled raw materials to create new devices reduces the need to pull more from the Earth.

Education

• Ursuline College

  Master of Arts - MA, Secondary Education and Teaching

  2007 — 2008

• Mentor High School

  High School Diploma

  1999 — 2002

• Lake Erie College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2003 — 2006

• Lake Erie College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General