Shawn Sheehan is a special education math teacher who describes himself as a Filipino male who was adopted by a proud, Irish, hockey loving military family that would sing Fleetwood Mac songs in their family car.  Shawn hoped to join the Air Force like his father, but due to medical reasons he had to choose another occupation- teaching.

 

Email: shawn.sheehan@gmail.com

Twitter: SPSheehan

Website: Teach Like Me, 1st Day of Class

Video: Norman High School Algebra Channel

Video:  Gates Foundation Presentation Cultivating a Calling

Video: Oklahoman News Interview

Internet Resource Website: Youtube, Twitter

Recommended Book: Prefers the following Podcasts

• ELAOK (ELA Oklahoma) Podcast with Josh Flores

• OKMath (Oklahoma Math) Podcast with Levi Patrick

• Art of Learning with Eli Burrop

Educational Quote:  “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” -Theodore Roosevlet

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FINAL PERIOD BEFORE THE FINAL BELL

 

Morning Person or Night Owl:

• Morning

Mac or PC:

• PC

Favorite Childhood Book:

• Goosebumps Series

First Paying Job:

• Sandwich maker in a sandwich shop with my mother

Favorite Television Show:

• The Walking Dead

Latest Musical Download:

• The latest album from The Weekend

Who would you invite for dinner:

• Stan Lee

What would you do during an unexpected snow day?

• Video Games

Next Item on Bucket List:

• Learn how to play the piano

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