Background: Shana is from Long Island, NY. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland. Shana started her teaching career at Springhill Lake ES in January of 2002. She has taught 2nd grade at Springhill Lake and, is currently a 3rd grade classroom teacher at the school.

Accomplishments: She has been a Professional Development School (PDS) mentor teacher as well as the Webmaster/Blackboard facilitator at her school, the creator of the Bringing Words to Life (BWTL)activity that is used in all 2nd grade classrooms across the county, America Counts Coordinator 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, and Grade Level Chair 2005-2006 and 2007-2008.

Principals Message: Ms. Sterkin is a master teacher! The students in her classroom achieve success through positive student relationships, diligence in effort, and a true belief that they will be successful!

Why I Love Teaching: I love and thrive on the creativity involved in teaching - each student's interests and needs motivate me to find new ways of presenting ideas. And knowing that I am able to not only educate, but also have a positive impact on my students' lives is absolutely heartwarming.