Shanna Underwood Means Is a Teacher – Meet Carrie Underwood’s Sister

Shanna Underwood Means is singer Carrie Underwood's sister who rarely appears publicly. The singer's sister usually decides to be seen on special and meaningful occasions.

Although Carrie Underwood has achieved immense success in the entertainment industry, she loves celebrating her family's achievements, particularly those of her sister, Shanna Underwood Means.

Shanna Underwood Means is one of the singer's beloved older sisters. She may not be in the same glamorous world as the "Jesus Take the Wheel" hitmaker, but she has found success and fulfillment in a noble profession.

Shanna Once Joined a Protest Concerning School Funding

Carrie Underwood's sister is a dedicated teacher in Oklahoma. Shanna inherited her passion for teaching from their mother, Carole Underwood, a former teacher with an impressive 25-year career in education. The renowned musician said:

"Teaching was something that ran in my family. I have always admired my mother and sisters for making a difference in the lives of so many."

Like Shanna, another sister in the family shares the same profession — Stephanie Underwood. Shanna and her sister received immense support from the famous singer, especially during the 2009 Teachers Count campaign.

Shanna prefers a more private life.

Shanna deeply loves her job as a teacher. She and Stephanie took part in a protest to secure better funding for schools, and her famous sibling expressed immense pride for their unwavering commitment to improving education.

Shanna as a Teenager Enjoyed Styling Her Younger Sister

Shanna is the oldest sister, followed by Stephanie, and then the former "American Idol" star. They all grew up in the quaint town of Checotah, Oklahoma. Shanna's parents still reside in their childhood home.

Carrie practically became the only child at home when her older sisters embarked on their paths. She admitted that feeling the "only-child syndrome" due to her and her sisters' wide age gap led to some traits of independence and selfishness.

Subsequently, she and Carole grew closer, nurturing a strong mother-daughter relationship. While she and her sisters drifted apart, the trio had beautiful memories together in their early years.

When she was a teenager, Shanna loved helping her little sister look her best, especially with fashion. Shanna's youngest sister viewed her and Stephanie as the epitome of coolness with their voluminous '80s hairstyles.

As children, Shanna and her other sister would dress up their younger sister and put makeup on her. The renowned musician fondly remembered being their "human Barbie doll," which sparked her love for makeup.

Over the years, Shanna's little sister has become one of the most glamorous musicians in the industry. Apart from that, she is now a devoted mother to two children, Isaiah and Jacob Fisher, and happily married to her husband, Mike Fisher, a former ice hockey professional.

Shanna Underwood Means Lives a Private Life

While her younger sister enjoys the limelight, Shanna prefers a more private life. However, from time to time, she does make appearances on her famous sister's social media account.

In July 2023, Shanna, her sisters, and their mom celebrated their deep bond by getting matching heart tattoos in Las Vegas. It was their mother who wanted all of them to have similar tattoos.

Carrie had her heart tattoo on her right foot, while Shanna, Stephanie, and Carole had similar images inked on their wrists. The music superstar was surprised at the idea of their mom getting a tattoo, saying she never expected to see the day it would happen. For their tattoos, the ladies went to artist Darek Riley.