Susan L. O'Hara

Susan L. O'Hara is a Professor of English at Georgian Court University within the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education. Her teaching focuses on Shakespeare, Chaucer, and British and American literature surveys. She has held leadership roles such as Chair of the English Department and Director of the University Honors Program.

• Ph.D., English, Rutgers University
• M.A., English, Rutgers University
• B.A., English (summa cum laude), University of Pittsburgh

O'Hara's research centers on Renaissance literature, particularly the works of Mary Wroth and Aemilia Lanyer, examining intersections of performance, gender, and manuscript studies. She explores collaborative learning methodologies and their impact on writing pedagogy.

Her recent publications and conference presentations highlight Renaissance drama, women's authorship, and collaborative revision strategies. She received a Georgian Court University Sabbatical in Spring 2017 to advance her research.