Shannon McNew, M.N.S.

Courses

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Microorganisms & Their Human Hosts
• Development of Instructional Materials

Advises

• Biology-Biomedical Science, Pre-Physician Assistant

Teaching Philosophy

My instructional approach emphasizes evidence-based science, effective teaching practices, and the application of scientific concepts to real-world healthcare and biological settings. I am committed to fostering student engagement, critical thinking, scientific literacy, and a strong foundation in health and life sciences.

In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I am actively involved in community outreach and university-sponsored educational initiatives. I have contributed to the development, planning, and teaching of several annual outreach initiatives, including Halloween Science Night, C.A.R.E. Health Science Career Summer Camp, Pumpkin Palooza, and Horizons Summer Youth Program, promoting science education and exploration among younger students which provide engaging, hands-on learning STEM experiences and introduce young students to opportunities in science and healthcare professions.

Service

Scientific Equipment Coordinator for the University’s regional campuses in Sikeston and Kennett, Missouri, supporting laboratory instruction and ensuring access to the equipment and resources necessary for effective, experiential science education.

Budget Committee, Recruitment and Retention Committee. I am dedicated to communicating departmental activities, accomplishments, and opportunities to students, colleagues, and the broader university community.

Faculty reviewer for the CORE Curriculum Advisory Committee on the Biology Faculty Discipline Group as part of the Life Sciences Faculty Discipline Group and Human Biology Faculty Discipline Group as part of the Biological Sciences Faculty Discipline Group in fulfillment of the requirements of Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act (SB997) MOTR and CORE 42.

Faculty Liaison to the Nursing and Health Science special interest housing learning community. I organize hands-on learning activities for the students throughout the school year.

Professional Memberships

• Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)
• American Society for Microbiology (ASM)