Sharon Sullivan is a lifelong special educator and has been an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph for 35 years. She holds a Ph.D. in special education from Purdue University and taught for 25 years at Brescia University in Kentucky. Elected to congregational leadership in 2010, she served for six years, including three years on the LCWR national board. She returned to special education and Brescia University, and also continues work with environmental and advocacy issues.