Mrs. Shawn Stiles

This will be my 9th year at the Opportunity School!  I have always been a bit old-fashioned.  I love my pencils and paper (as any student of mine knows), so don't be surprised if I ask you to actually WRITE something!! Don't worry, though, if you don't like to write.  My job is to help you!!  Also, if you tell me you don't like to READ, I am sure I can find something that you might actually enjoy! 

You will also be given an opportunity to express yourselves in other ways.  Photography, cinematography, poetry, painting, sketching, designing, theater, meteorology, pottery, music, auto mechanics, cosmetology, cooking -- whatever your joy is, I will do all I can to give you a chance to explore it!

I care about each and every one of you and am here for you.  If you (or your parent/guardian) need help or have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. 

Here is the link to my Canvas courses:  Stiles

Hand-washing is good for your health, but a good book is good for your soul! 

Some of my favorite books:

The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien

Where the Crawdads Sing  by Delia Owens

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie