Sharon Ware

Sharon Ware, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Director of the Special Education Literacy Intern program (M.A.) at the University of Saint Joseph. She joined USJ in 2016. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Connecticut, an Ed.M. from Harvard University, an MBA from the University of Arizona, and a B.A. from Boston College.

Dr. Ware’s research focuses on literacy development across the PK-12 spectrum, particularly for learners with diverse needs. Her work emphasizes vocabulary instruction, bilingual education, and multitiered systems of support. She has published extensively in journals like The Elementary School Journal and Exceptional Children, exploring topics such as vocabulary intervention efficacy, bilingual learners' language acquisition, and gifted education equity.

Her articles highlight trends in early literacy interventions, the role of teacher-student interactions in vocabulary development, and strategies to address educational disparities. Dr. Ware’s contributions bridge theory and practice, aiming to improve outcomes for students with learning challenges and English language learners.