Sharon Drapala

Dr. Sharon Drapala is an Associate Professor of Biology at Indiana Tech's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic and a B.A. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her professional background spans academia and the private sector, with a focus on anatomy, physiology, and clinical education. She is also credentialed in teaching and has completed building-level administrator training at Marian University.

• Education:
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
• B.A. in Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz
• Teaching Credential, John F. Kennedy University
• Building-Level Administrator Training, Marian University

Dr. Drapala teaches courses such as HSC 1100, HSC 1500, and advanced health science topics. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students to discover their passions, believing education transforms lives. She currently advises students in the Health Science program and maintains regular office hours in Zollner Hall 246.