Suzanne Shaffer received her B.A. and California Multiple Subject Credential from California Lutheran University and her Masters in Science Education from USC. Suzanne student taught at Meadows Elementary School in third grade and taught kindergarten at Meadows for five years and a K/1 combo class for one year. She returned to the classroom when MATES opened after spending four years at home with her son and daughter.  Suzanne’s favorite activities include spending time with her family, baking and searching for new books at the bookstore.  Suzanne is thrilled to be a part of the MATES teaching staff and truly enjoys her job teaching third grade with Kim Shen.