Wendy Sharer

Wendy Sharer is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at East Carolina University (ECU), where she has served since 2001. She specializes in Rhetoric and Composition, with a focus on feminist rhetorics, the history of rhetoric, and writing program administration. Currently, she is President of the Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric and Composition (CFSHRC). Her administrative roles include Director of ECU’s Quality Enhancement Plan (2016–2021) and Director of Writing Foundations in the English Department. She has held leadership positions with the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and served as Associate Editor for Peitho.

Sharer holds a B.A. from Hamilton College, an M.A. from Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. Her research explores intersections between feminist rhetorics and historical practices, including studies of 'Answer Songs' as feminist rhetorical remix and writing instruction in Civilian Conservation Corps camps during the 1930s.

Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as Seminar in Rhetorical Theory and History and Theory of Rhetoric, alongside foundational writing courses. She has co-authored/co-edited influential works like Reclaiming Accountability (2016) and Vote and Voice (2004), focusing on writing program administration and feminist historiography.

Sharer’s service contributions include leadership in regional and national writing program associations. Her work emphasizes collaborative scholarship, mentorship networks, and feminist praxis in composition studies.