Sharon Frances

Sharon Frances is a breast cancer survivor, parent, and arts educator who writes poetry and plays about mental health issues.

Education:
BA, English and Women’s Studies, UC Berkeley
MA, Art Education, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Self taught creative writer

Professional Experience:
Teacher educator, California State University Fullerton
Director, Well Beings Studio
Playwright selected for production of podcast, Ash and Feather, a Bird/Girl and Her Father’s Cancer, with Loyola Marymount University
Playwright selected for Purple Crayon Festival, Northwestern University and New Plays for Theater for Young Audiences, New York University

5. Teaching Experience:
6 years arts integration K-8
11 years teacher education, arts integration preK-8
3 years community expressive arts facilitation with families impacted by cancer