Shari Barton Harrell
Adjunct Professor
Sabattus
Summary
Educator equipped with comprehensive teaching experience and strong commitment to academic excellence. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to diverse student needs. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and educational technology integration. Reliable team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and enhancing student success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Southern Maine Community College
08.2019 - Current
- Teach undergraduate Introduction to Psychology both remotely and in person
- Design and deliver engaging lectures, assignments, and course materials aligned with department learning objectives
- Challenge and motivate students to help students develop critical thinking skills
- Determine the grades of 30+ students per class based on participation, assignments, and examinations
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Summit County
03.2007 - 07.2018
- Chief Grand Jury Prosecutor and Arraignment Supervisor
- Prepared and presented cases to Grand Jury
- Advised law enforcement on criminal proceedings and procedure
- Evaluated and analyzed all cases to determine if additional evidence is required prior to Grand Jury presentation
- Represented the State at Arraignments, supervised and advised the arraignment prosecutors
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Highland County
01.2002 - 03.2007
- Presented cases to Grand Jury, handled pretrial hearings, and tried cases
- Investigated and researched cases to prepare for trials
- Prepared pleadings and other legal documents in connection with pretrials, trials and appeals
- Interpreted and applied laws and court decisions for use in preparation of pretrial motions and briefs
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Fayette County
12.1997 - 01.2002
- Presented cases to Grand Jury, handled pretrial hearings, tried cases and represented the State during the appellate process
- Evaluated and analyzed cases
- Developed the county's first diversion program
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
Remote08.2025
Juris Doctorate - Law
University of Dayton School of Law
Dayton, OH01.1997
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12.1990
Skills
- Instructional design
- Classroom management
- Curriculum Development
- Blackboard
- Canvas
- Brightspace
- Classroom experience
- Student motivation and engagement
- Online class discussion
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- August 2025 to Present
Publications
- Prosecuting Attorneys’ Experiences and Perceptions of Evidence That Most Often Leads to Wrongful Convictions at the Pretrial Stage
- Https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/18063/
- July 2025
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Southern Maine Community College
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Summit County
03.2007 - 07.2018
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Highland County
01.2002 - 03.2007
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Fayette County
12.1997 - 01.2002
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
Doctor of Philosophy - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
Juris Doctorate - Law
University of Dayton School of Law
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