Sheryl Long is the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies and the Director of Teacher Education and Graduate Studies in Education at Salem College.  A native of southeastern North Carolina, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Meredith College, a Master of Arts in English from UNC Wilmington, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from North Carolina State University.  She began her career teaching middle grades English language arts at Tabor City Middle School in Columbus County, NC, and later taught in New Hanover County and Wake County Schools before transitioning to higher education.  Prior to her appointment at Salem College, Dr. Long was an assistant professor of education at Chowan University. 

Inspirational quote:

“To teach without zest is a crime.”

—Virginia Woolf

Advice for students:

Teaching is a demanding profession, but it is incredibly rewarding. I suggest that all prospective teachers take advantage of their early field experiences in the school. These learning experiences allow them to see different teachers in a variety of school settings. It is important that someone considering teaching learn all that she can about the profession and about the different facets of a teacher’s job.