MaryHelen Sherman

MaryHelen Sherman is an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco, where she teaches web design courses in the Educational Technology department. Her work focuses on leveraging technology to address educational disparities for low-income and underrepresented students in the United States. Prior to joining USF, she held diverse roles in education, including serving as a Multiple Subject/Computer Science Teacher (grades 7th–12th) and Technology Coach at Willie Brown Middle School, both within the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), and later as an Educational Policy Analyst in the SFUSD Department of Technology.

Education:

• MA in Educational Technology, University of San Francisco (2020)
• BA in Cultural Anthropology, UC Santa Cruz (2006)

Research & Professional Focus: MaryHelen’s research and practice center on Educational Technology, with a strong emphasis on Digital Equity and Technology Integration in Education. She specializes in creating inclusive curricula that bridge anthropological insights with pedagogical innovation, particularly for underserved communities. Her curriculum design work spans institutions like the Golden Gate Parks, SFUSD, and the American Indian Educational Program within SFUSD, reflecting her commitment to accessible, interdisciplinary educational solutions.

Advising & Mentorship: As part-time faculty, she mentors students in Educational Technology, though no formal advisees are listed in the provided materials. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on, real-world applications of web design and technology in education.