Elizabeth Sharrett

Elizabeth Sharrett, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Lynchburg, affiliated with the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Birmingham's Shakespeare Institute, alongside an MA in Shakespeare Studies and a BA in English from The College of William & Mary. Her research focuses on Early Modern Studies, Material Culture, and Sustainability Studies, with specializations in Shakespearean drama, theatre history, and interdisciplinary connections between literature and nature/justice.

Education:

• PhD, English – University of Birmingham, Shakespeare Institute
• MA, Shakespeare Studies – University of Birmingham, Shakespeare Institute
• BA, English – The College of William & Mary

Teaching: Courses include Composition, Literature and Culture, Literature and Nature, Medieval Literature, and The Human Animal Connection. She integrates sustainability and interdisciplinary themes into her curriculum.

Labs/Teams: While no specific labs are noted, her work engages with museum exhibitions and collaborative cultural projects aligned with her research interests.