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The Devils' Advocate

The student news site of Hammonton High School.

The Devils' Advocate

The student news site of Hammonton High School.

The Devils' Advocate

One of Us: Ms. Shinkunas

One of Us: New Teacher Profiles

1. Where did you attend high school and what was your graduation year?

  • Oakcrest High School – Class of 2011

2. College Info

Where:

  • Rutgers – Camden
  • Atlantic Cape Community College

When:

2011-2015
Degrees Held:

Bachelor of Arts – German

3. Professional History

           What schools?

  • Hammonton High School
  • Overbrook High School
  • Oakcrest High School

What years did you work there?

  • Hammonton: September 2023-present
  • Overbrook: September 2021-2023
  • Oakcrest: August 2015 – March 2021

What positions did you hold?

Teacher of German, Career & Educational Technology, Learning Strategies
World Language Club adviser, Choir Assistant, LEO Club adviser, Staff Wellness Committee Leader, Substitute Coordinator

4. Why were you inspired to go into education?

This may be a cliche “teacher” answer, but I love learning. I enjoy being a forever-student and aim to instill that same passion for learning in my students.

5.  My least favorite thing about my job is…..

lesson planning ?

6. The thing I enjoy the most about doing my job….

is checking in with all people in this building about their day is, what they enjoy, and what’s new.

7.  My biggest fear is………

not living many, many years to see my babies grow old.

8. One thing about me that would surprise people is….

I am a certified yoga teacher.

9. When I´m not in school, you can find me…..

out and about!

10. One thing I learned after my first year at HHS is……

you can meet and get to know anyone if you simply start with “Hey, how you doin’?”