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Shirley Sharp is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Field Education in the BSW Program at Nazareth College's Department of Social Work. She has been a faculty member since 1977, serving both full-time and part-time over her career. Her roles include teaching foundation BSW practice courses and overseeing field education. Prior to academia, she practiced in diverse social work settings, including family service agencies and residential treatment facilities. She actively consults on Interactional Supervision methodologies and co-facilitates a sexuality education program in the county jail with colleague Mark Primus.
Education:
- B.A., Western Maryland College
- M.S.W., Smith College
Her research and professional interests center on enhancing social work education through practical field experiences, supervision strategies, and addressing marginalized populations through community-based interventions. She collaborates with local agencies to bridge academic training with real-world challenges, particularly in correctional settings.
Shirley’s work extends beyond the classroom through her involvement in community training initiatives and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her contributions to Nazareth’s BSW program emphasize preparing students for dynamic, ethical social work practice.
