Welcome to Science! Ms. Shaffer’s class 2015-16. Background Info I was born in San Jose, CA I...

Welcome to Science!

Ms. Shaffer’s class 2015-16

Background Info

• I was born in San Jose, CA• I moved to Texas in 3rd 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)

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.

FamilyI 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.

Scott

Sterlin

Heather

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!

My fiancé

and I

1980’S

Now

My New Family

My Summer