Shelssie and a group of her peers worked together to founded Amigas de Lee, a peer tutoring group offering one-on-one tutoring sessions in students’ native language. Shelssie also serves as a tutor for Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics honor society also offering tutoring opportunities. Shelssie is a member of the National Honor Society, and she serves as a member of the concert band, wind band, and color guard.