Shayna Pothast

Shayna Pothast has a diverse work experience history. Shayna worked as a Marketing Communications Writer at Tranztec since April 2022. Prior to that, they worked in agriculture at Pothast Farm starting in July 2021. From May 2021 to March 2022, they served as a News Reporter at Putnam County Sentinel. Shayna also has teaching experience, working as a Technology Teacher at Immaculate Conception School from October 2018 to October 2020, and as an English Teacher at THE TITUSVILLE ACADEMY, INC. in August and October 2017. Shayna also has a background in law enforcement, serving as a Deputy Sheriff at Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office from March 2015 to June 2016. Shayna has also been involved in community organization and leadership, serving as the Family Readiness Group (FRG) President at Naval Special Warfare Group TEN (NSWG-10) from October 2013 to January 2015. Earlier in their career, Shayna had a Graduate Assistantship with the Crew Team at Hofstra University from January to July 2008. Lastly, they have experience in sales, working as a Sales Associate at Interep National Radio Sales.

Shayna Pothast's education history includes several degrees in various fields. Shayna first attended Florida Atlantic University from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Public Communications/Multimedia Journalism.

In 2008, Shayna pursued a Master of Education (Ms.Ed.) from Hofstra University.

Shayna then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Education-English from Liberty University, which they completed from 2014 to 2016.

Shayna continued their education at Liberty University, achieving an Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision from 2016 to 2017.

Currently, Shayna is enrolled in Liberty University's Doctor of Education (EdD) program, specializing in Education; Curriculum & Instruction. This program began in 2016 and is expected to finish in 2023.

In 2019, Shayna also participated in the Trustey Fellows program at the University of Notre Dame, focusing on STEM studies.

Overall, Shayna's education includes a Bachelor's degree, multiple Master's degrees, a Specialist degree, and they are currently pursuing their Doctor of Education degree. Their academic background spans public communications, multimedia journalism, education-English, educational supervision, and curriculum and instruction.