Yoshiko Shakal
Position
Japanese
Joined Nova
2011
Educational History
ESL Licensure Program at Graduate School of Education, Hamline University
M.A., Japanese Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Majored in Psychology, Minored in English at Yokohama University, Japan
E-mail: jyshakal@baldwin-telecom.net
Why I choose to with at Nova
I’m so excited about teaching Japanese at Nova! I really like the small size class, the students- always engaged and inquiring, and their bright minds. Let’s study hard and pursue your dream!
Hobbies/Interests
Playing the piano and organ (I’m a church organist), Tae Kwon Do (I have a black belt), Yoga, Traveling
Family
I have a husband, Dr. Joe, and three children.
Personal Motto
Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand – and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late. By Marie Beynon Ray
