Lueella Shelton

Lueella Shelton is a historian, researcher, and educator whose work explores overlooked narratives in American history and the enduring intersections of faith, education, and social change.

Her writing blends rigorous research with a passion for uncovering stories that have shaped communities from the ground up. Shelton’s debut book, Women in the Shadows: Faith, Resistance, and the Women Who Waged Quiet Revolution, began as a college research paper and evolved into a compelling historical account rooted in hidden networks of resistance and the power of ordinary people to create extraordinary change.

She is also the founder of Shelton Legacy Press, LLC, where she partners with authors through a six-step publication process to help bring their stories to life. To learn more, visit www.sheltonlegacypress.org. Lueella’s current academic research focuses on literacy and achievement gaps in rural schools, with an emphasis on equity, instructional access, and community-informed leadership.

A proud graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, she enjoys archival research, public speaking, and building tools that empower educators and community leaders. She believes storytelling can restore memory, deepen understanding, and inspire transformation across generations.