Shelly Shaffer, Ph.D., is a Professor of Literacy in the School of Education and currently serves as Interim Associate Dean of the College of Professional Programs at Eastern Washington University. She mentors undergraduate and graduate students in their research endeavors. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses related to literature, reading, writing, and research. Her personal research focuses primarily on using and studying young adult and children’s literature in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms. She previously taught secondary English Language Arts in Mesa, AZ. Her current work focuses on social justice and criticality through the lens of literature. Her work has been published in several edited volumes and peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, Multicultural Perspectives, Voices from the Middle, and more. Her edited book Contending with Gun Violence in the English Language Classroom (2019) focuses on YAL and school shootings.
Professional Development in Registration and Admissions: Positive Impacts for Individuals and Teams
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