Mrs. Burens

NAME: Mrs. Shauna Burens

SCHOOL: Woodland Elementary East

CLASS: 2nd Grade Blue

SCHOOL PHONE: (847) 984-8814


About The Teacher

This is my ninth year teaching at Woodland.  I was born and raised in 
Perrysburg, Ohio and moved to Illinois after college.  I have a B.S. in 
Early Childhood Education from University of Dayton and a M.A. in Teaching 
and Leadership from St. Xavier University.  

Fun Facts About Mrs. Burens…

·My birthday is October 1st.  
·I live in Gurnee, IL.
·I grew up in Ohio.  All of my family still lives there.  I have 2 brothers 
and 1 sister.
·My husband’s name is Mike. He is my best friend. He loves to play golf and 
eat brownies.
.I have a daughter named Addison.  Addy was born on July 13, 2007 (Friday 
the 
13th!)  I love being a mommy! 
·I have a dog named Maggie.  She is a yellow lab.
·I love to read books, watch movies, and take long walks with Maggie and 
Addy.
·I am a good friend because I always listen and I give good hugs!
·When I grow up I want to write children’s books and be a good mom!

Favorites:
·Colors-blue, green, and black
·Foods-oranges, veggie pizza, peanut m&m’s, and mint chocolate chip ice cream
·Books- The Notebook, The Polar Express, Marley and Me
·Movie- The Wizard of Oz
·Store- Target
Teacher- Mrs. Lingenfelder (2nd grade)

Mission For The Class

That each child in my class will strive to do THEIR very best and be proud 
of their accomplishments. My students will realize that success is not 
always easy and hard work pays off. My students will treat others with 
respect and kindness.  It is my hope that my students will laugh and have 
fun everyday, while remembering not to sweat the small stuff!