Sherida Yoder

Dr. Sherida Yoder is a Professor of English and former Chair (15 years) of the English Department at Felician University. She holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University, specializing in Thomas Hardy's novels. Her roles include Developmental Coordinator and teaching across multiple Rutgers campuses before joining Felician. She teaches courses in creative writing, literature, and composition both online and on-campus.

Education:

• Ph.D., English, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
• M.A., English, Rutgers Newark, with Graduate Fellowship at Temple University
• B.A., Zoology (with English minor), Rutgers Newark, with Graduate Fellowship at Temple University

Dr. Yoder's research focuses on poetry, women’s literature, Shakespeare, autobiography, and intersections between popular culture and literature. She has organized student-faculty poetry readings and published widely in literary journals like Paterson Literary Review. Her work spans modern poetry, re-examinations of classics like Jane Eyre, and interdisciplinary projects such as composing music for films.

Literary Contributions: Over 30 published poems and essays, including notable works like As Usual (2018) and Teaching Romeo and Juliet (2018). Her career reflects a commitment to bridging creative writing, critical analysis, and community engagement through literary events.

Advising & Grants: Mentors students in Senior Research projects and creative writing. No formal grants are listed, but her teaching and publications demonstrate sustained academic impact.

Labs/Teams: Active in organizing literary events and fostering student-faculty collaboration through poetry readings.