Michelle Shonkwiler

Michelle Shonkwiler

Michelle Shonkwiler

Purdue Extension Childcare Educator
Community Development

Michelle Shinkwiler is a graduate of Indiana State University with a degree in social work. Based in Warren County, she has experience in teaching and mentoring children in her local communities for 30 years. She was part of a child-abuse prevention program for more than 20 years. She helped educate new parents on child development expectations and family goal setting. Michelle also worked with children as a behavioral health professional, helping children in the school system who had mental health diagnoses. Michelle is trained to deliver Safe Sitter programing, and is a certified CPR instructor. She serves Benton, Warren, and Fountain counties.

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