Shawn Pendley

Dr. Shawn Pendley is an Associate Professor in Education and Leadership at Southern Nazarene University (SNU) since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma (2015) and a B.A. from the same institution (2001). Prior to SNU, he served as English Professor and Chair of the Department of Humanities and Sciences at Southwestern Christian University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., 2015, University of Oklahoma
  • B.A., 2001, University of Oklahoma
• Professional Roles:
  • Current Associate Professor at SNU (2021–present)
  • Former English Professor and Department Chair at Southwestern Christian University

Dr. Pendley’s career spans academic leadership, education, and creative writing. He has contributed to literary discourse through conference invitations, editorial work, and classical translation projects. His research interests intersect pedagogy, creative expression, and historical texts.