Who Is Kelly Shannon-Henderson? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Kelly Shannon-Henderson, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on January 2, 2024!

Kelly Shannon-Henderson Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Kelly Shannon-Henderson is a Classics Professor from Cincinnati, Ohio.

NameKelly Shannon-Henderson
Location & ResidenceCincinnati, Ohio
Profession & JobsClassics Professor
Gender & SexFemale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican
Education & SchoolBachelor’s degree in Classics from the University of Virginia; Masters of Studies in Greek and Latin languages and literature from the University of Oxford’s Corpus Christi College
Relationships & FamilyMarried with a toddler
Biography & More DetailsKelly Shannon-Henderson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati. She has previously held positions at the University of Alabama, the University of Virginia, and Universität Erfurt. Her research focuses on Greek and Latin prose literature of the Imperial period, particularly the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. She is a recipient of the 2020 Goodwin Award of Merit from the Society for Classical Studies. She has also appeared on the quiz show Jeopardy!

Kelly Shannon-Henderson, an accomplished Classics Professor based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has a rich academic background and a notable career. An American female, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Classics from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree from the University of Oxford. Her professional journey includes roles at the University of Alabama, the University of Virginia, and Universität Erfurt. Her research primarily delves into Greek and Latin prose literature from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, earning her the prestigious 2020 Goodwin Award of Merit. Beyond academia, she gained public attention through her participation in the quiz show Jeopardy! Kelly is married and has a toddler, balancing her family life with her academic pursuits.

Kelly Shannon-Henderson Jeopardy Results & Statistics

Looking to find out how Kelly Shannon-Henderson did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Thursday, 4 January 2024Matt Harvey
Providence, Rhode Island
Healthcare Administrator

Winning Score: $29,400
Round 2 Score: $16,400
Round 1 Score: $6,400
Max Davison
Studio City, California
Writer

Final Score: $9,000
Round 2 Score: $9,000
Round 1 Score: $3,000
Kelly Shannon-Henderson
Cincinnati, Ohio
Classics Professor

Final Score: $18,001
Round 2 Score: $12,400
Round 1 Score: $5,600
Tuesday, 20 September 2022Emmett Stanton
Baltimore, Maryland
Freelance Writer
2 Day Winnings of $25,800

Winning Score: $30,800
Round 2 Score: $15,400
Round 1 Score: $4,600
Kelly Shannon-Henderson
Cincinnati, Ohio
Classics Professor

Final Score: $8,799
Round 2 Score: $19,800
Round 1 Score: $2,000
Juliana Marmon
Concord, Massachusetts
Pediatrician

Final Score: $3,400
Round 2 Score: $3,400
Round 1 Score: $1,000

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