Shari Bissoondatt
Assistant Professor
Contact
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +1 561-237-7409 |
| Department | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Location | Trinity Residence Hall |
WhyLynn
Shari chose Lynn University because the school’s goals and ethics aligned with her own. She, like Lynn, is passionate about student learning and success. Shari also encourages her students to think about the impact they can make in the world, and Lynn also does this through their determined efforts with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Shari enjoys the smaller population at Lynn, which allows her to create and foster closer bonds with her colleagues and students. For her, the campus is teeming with excitement, but also a beautiful space built allowing for quiet moments of reflection.
Professional profile
Assistant Professor Dr. Shari Bissoondatt earned her Ph.D. in Cultural Studies with an emphasis in Women’s and Gender Studies at Claremont Graduate University. She is originally from the island of Trinidad and Tobago but has lived in the United States for over 10 years.
Education
- Ph.D., Cultural Studies, concentration in Applied Women’s Studies, Claremont Graduate University
- M.A., Cultural Studies, Claremont Graduate University
- M.A., Media and Communication, Pace University
- B.S., Psychology double minor, Women Studies and Religion, Berry College
Teaching philosophy
As someone with a passion for learning, Shari Bissoondatt understands that it is not always easy. Therefore, she intends to utilize a servant leadership style in the classroom as an instructor. For her, the primary role of a teacher would be to serve her students by creating a safe classroom environment. Building a safe space can foster trusting relationships, equality and equity, and a creative space; all of which are imperative for learning. These aspects of classroom life flamed Shari’s passion for learning.
Additionally, Shari believes in a plural-thinking approach when creating a classroom environment. A classroom is a diverse space. Students, from different cultures, genders and sexual orientations, religious and socio-economic backgrounds, convene in a single room to discuss sensitive, dense materials. To construct a safe space, it is crucial to approach the design with a plural mindset to incorporate as much diversity as possible while remaining adaptable. She reveres education and learning highly; therefore, she wants her students to know that she is there for them, with the added benefit of learning from their experiences.
Teaching specialties
- Cultural Studies
- Women’s Studies
- Mentoring
- Interdisciplinary teaching
