This is Ms. Shaw’s third year of teaching English 1 and 2 for freshmen and sophomores here at Wakeland HS.
Before coming to WHS, Ms. Shaw taught at Braswell HS in Denton ISD and Pioneer Heritage MS in Frisco. She graduated from Texas A&M University–Commerce, where she completed her student teaching in Mesquite. Prior to, Ms. Shaw student taught through the CTE Center in Frisco ISD (meaning 12 years in education). Ms. Shaw is currently pursuing her master’s degree in English in hopes of teaching at Collin College while also teaching at WHS.
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Q & A
- What made you want to go into teaching?
- “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, but what really solidified my decision was when I was in high school and had some friends that struggled with dyslexia and reading comprehension. I was always able to explain content to them in a way that made sense and helped them be successful.”
- What’s your favorite part about teaching English and why?
- “My favorite part of teaching English is getting to teach rhetoric. Teaching students how to critically analyze things around them; this is one of my favorite future-ready skills to review with students. Beyond that, teaching as a whole is something I enjoy (regardless of content); being able to focus on my philosophy of Maslow’s before Bloom’s makes me feel a great sense of purpose in life.”
Student Quotes
- “She’s a very funny and kind teacher. She really cares about every student’s needs and leaves an impact on her students. – Sarayu Sunnam (11th)
- “She has been incredibly patient when helping me understand writing.” – Landon Green (10th)
- “Ms. Shaw is the best teacher I’ve ever had. I love how she learns all of her students and teaches them in the way that helps them the most. I also love that anytime I have a question she never makes me feel dumb or belittled. She uses my mistakes as a learning opportunity. Overall. She loves, teaches well, and is very kind. – Tatum Shepperson (10th)
“Ms. Shaw is a good teacher because she’s really funny and always there for you. She explains lessons very well and is a fun teacher. – Brynlee Bilderback (10th)