Full Name: Shannon Marie Black-Newman

Birthday: May 1, 1994

Where Are You From: Warren, Ohio

Where You Went To High School: Lakeview (2012)

Where You Went To College: Earned Bachelors at Youngstown State and got Masters at Kent State

What Were You First Impressions Of Niles Middle School: Everybody seems fun!

Subject You Teach: Art

What Do You Like Most About Teaching: My Students, I love seeing them get excited when they enjoy the project and I love building relationships with my students.

What Inspired You To Teach: I started out teaching college part time and worked at an after school program with younger kids and enjoyed it more! My aunt is also a retired art teacher!

Favorite Movie: Mean Girls

Favorite Food: Pierogies

Favorite Song: Cowgirls -Morgan Wallen

Favorite Thing To Do In Your Free Time: Make art and spend time with my family

Do You Have Any Pets: A Chihuahua mix named Nigel Thornberry

A Fun Fact You Didn’t Know About Mrs. Newman: She has a one year old son named Micah