Shannon Stewart

Shannon Stewart is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Coastal Carolina University, where she has taught rhetoric and composition, post-colonial literature, and related courses since 2003. She actively contributes to the University Honors Program and the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program, blending pedagogical innovation with literary scholarship.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition (with minors in post-colonial literature and theory, and 19th-century British literature) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • M.A. in English Literature from the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia), supported by a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship
  • B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Her research focuses on rhetorical theory, pedagogy, and post-colonial discourse, with a strong emphasis on integrating interdisciplinary methodologies into educational practices. She has also explored themes in 19th-century British literature, reflecting her doctoral minors.

Scientific Awards

• Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar

Dr. Stewart served as the adviser for CCU’s award-winning Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity chapter, fostering academic excellence and community engagement. Beyond academia, she is notable for her involvement in Myrtle Beach’s Palmetto State Rollergirls roller derby team and a performance at Carnegie Hall.