Kim earned a B.A. in Sociology from Sonoma State University and her teaching credential from CSUN. She taught at Meadows Elementary for 9 years, in 5th grade, 4th grade, and 3rd grade. She is thrilled to be working with such a dynamic group of teachers at MATES and loves to collaborate and share ideas. She especially enjoys teaching Math and Art. Mrs. Shen loves job sharing with her friend and colleague, Suzanne Shaffer. This flexible schedule allows her to spend more time with her two young daughters, Avery and Kori.