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Shawna M. Perez

About Me

Hometown: Bamberg, Germany
Alma Mater: Victor Valley College, California State University San Bernardino; currently enrolled at Penn State (Master of Education in Educational Leadership)
Penn Stater since: 2010

My favorite thing about advising is the satisfaction of helping someone achieve their personal academic goals and knowing I was a small part of someone's success and happiness.

You might be surprised to know that when I first moved to America I had to take English as a Second Language classes because my English was terrible.

My favorite thing to eat is my mom’s cooking. She makes German food, and it’s hard to find good authentic German food around here.

I really enjoy low-key weekends when I can just spend time with my husband, Chris, and my cat, Nigel. I also love making extra buttery popcorn (delicious with some slices of sharp cheddar) and watching movies.

I love to be surrounded by sunflowers, as many as possible! It’s my favorite flower, and my entire kitchen is decorated with sunflower stuff.

When I want to procrastinate, I clean — vacuuming is my favorite.

I didn't think I would like martial arts. My husband talked me into trying it, and now I have a green belt with blue stripe in Tae Kwon Do. It’s really fun!

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m Monday through Friday (Eastern Time)

Shawna M. Perez

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