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Shawntel Young - 3rd Grade Teacher at NBE

Shawntel Young Staff spotlight

Position/School: 
3rd grade classroom teacher at North Bend Elementary 

I grew up in (town where you were raised)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Family (you can also include pets)
My mom and dad are both retired and enjoy being up at their camper along the Mississippi River in Guttenberg, Iowa. My older sister Tiffany is a very successful hair stylist in Cedar Rapids. I have a niece, Gwenyth, who is a freshman at Iowa and a nephew who is a 7th grader and loves all things sports and outdoors. 

Education: 
I attended Xavier High School and the University of Northern Iowa where I got my Elementary Education degree and Math and Literacy Minors.

What makes you #CCAproud? 
Teachers going above and beyond for their students and the amazing families that support their child's education. 

What is your favorite television show? 
The Bachelor/Bachelorette
 
If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be? 
Greece!
 
What takes a lot of time but is totally worth it? 
Teaching ;)
 
What was your first job? 
Lifeguard
 
What is your favorite movie? 
Sweet Home Alabama