Sheila Cordner

Sheila Cordner is a Senior Lecturer at Boston University’s Department of English. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Smith College, an M.A. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in English Literature from Boston University. Her research focuses on 19th-century British literature, particularly themes of education and exclusion in literary contexts. She also engages in interdisciplinary teaching methodologies and has authored a children’s book introducing young readers to classic authors.

Education:

• B.A. Smith College (English Literature)
• M.A. Columbia University (English and Comparative Literature)
• Ph.D. Boston University (English Literature)

Research Interests: Dr. Cordner explores how educational themes in 19th-century British literature reflect societal exclusions and innovations. Her work bridges historical literary analysis with modern pedagogical practices. She also advocates for making classic literature accessible to diverse audiences through creative formats like children’s literature.

Publications Trends: Her articles span interdisciplinary education strategies, Victorian-era educational narratives, and cross-cultural poetic dialogues. Recent work emphasizes service learning in humanities education and modernist literary exchanges between British, Irish, and Greek writers.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles are listed. Her contributions focus on curriculum development and public-facing literary scholarship.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though her work aligns with Boston University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning initiatives.