Shawn Newton

State

North Carolina

Favorite Color

Purple

Current Speed

150

Age

36

Kids

None

Pets

Daria (Siamese) and Walter (orange tabby)

Favorite Food

Mexican

If court reporting didn’t exist, I’d be -

Stuck in an office job. Or worse, still in retail

Hidden talent -

I’m an excellent dessert chef

Greatest non-court reporting achievement -

Have run 16 marathons (and counting—trying to do one in each of the 50 states and DC)

Secret desire -

I’d love to open my own cupcake bakery

Best advice I’ve ever received -

“Do or do not. There is no try.” Sure, it’s a quote from Yoda, but it’s a mantra that gets me and my geeky friends through tough times

I love court reporting because -

There’s always something new and interesting to learn

When I have 2 spare hours, I -

Hang out with my boyfriend and the cats, read a book

Favorite singer, musician or group

Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert

In 5 years, I will be -

Working in a job that gives me a sense of fulfillment. And doesn’t make me dread getting out of bed in the morning

How I discovered court reporting -

Watched one during a court proceeding when I was in high school

Favorite Movie

So many! Grease, Talladega Nights

Favorite TV Show

Man v. Food, The Office, Deadliest Catch

Best Court Reporting Tip

Practice DOES pay off. Eventually.

Anything you want to add about yourself

I’m just happy to get into a program with some structure and that is run by somebody who can help me.