1. Welcome to Science! Ms. Shaffer’s class 2015-16

2. Background Info I was born in San Jose, CA I moved to Texas in 3 rd grade I graduated from Llano High School I attended Modesto Jr College in CA I received my degree from Angelo State University (San Angelo, TX)

3. More Background…. I have been teaching and coaching for 27 years, at the high school and middle school levels. Although I am not a coach at LTMS, my favorite sports to coach are track and cross country. I was a runner for many years until I developed arthritis and even pole vaulted in my 40’s until I had a knee replacement. I qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2004.

4. Family I have 3 children: Scott (23), Sterlin (19), and Heather (19) I was adopted at birth and have one younger brother, Tom. My dad is well, but my mom is no longer living.

5. Scott

6. Sterlin

7. Heather

8. My Michigan Family I met my half sister Traci and her family for the first time this summer! Heather and Sterlin went with me to their home in Michigan!

9. My fiancé and I 1980’S Now

10. My New Family

11. My Summer