Sharon Gartland
Sharon Gartland, OTD, OTR, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Program at UW-Madison where her specialty is in developmental disabilities. She enjoys the combination of teaching, administrative and clinical responsibilities that makes up her job. She is the former national director of Women in the Academy & Professions and continues to participate in the ministry as a volunteer and frequent contributor. She is married to Craig Gartland, a local church pastor and former long-term InterVarsity staff and leader. Together they have four children who are gradually getting launched into the world as functional adults but continue to store a lot of their stuff in the basement. She believes strong prayer practices and a supportive faith community are key to flourishing in career and family life.
Articles by Sharon Gartland
Sharon Gartland • 26 Apr 2016
A reflection on handling “mean girl” behavior with grace, compassion, and wisdom—encouraging responses rooted in Jesus’ example of love rather than retaliation or bitterness.
Sharon Gartland • 9 Jun 2015
Sharon Gartland tells of receiving her doctorate — along with a very personal message from Jesus.
Sharon Gartland • 24 Feb 2015
Sharon Gartland reflects on the challenges and benefits of following the pace Jesus sets for her life.
Sharon Gartland • 18 Jan 2013
A reflection on finding worth and dignity in everyday pe
Sharon Gartland • 6 Sep 2012
Sharon Gartland finds hope hiring a woman to help her with housework and does not miss the spiritual analogy.
Sharon Gartland • 4 Jul 2012
Sharon Gartland, National Director of InterVarsity’s Women in the Academy & Professions ministry, bids goodbye as she takes a new position.
Sharon Gartland • 6 Feb 2012
Sharon Gartland encourages us to be willing to listen well and process communally in this election year.
Sharon Gartland • 27 Nov 2011
Calling advent “a very female season,” Sharon Gartland considers how we hear and respond to God’s invitations.
Sharon Gartland • 2 Aug 2011
Sharon Gartland recognizes the need for a master gardener to tend her flourishing, but sometimes unruly life.
Sharon Gartland • 19 May 2011
Sharon Gartland longs to have her academic friends meet Jesus, but wrestles with introducing them to her fellow Christians.
Sharon Gartland • 28 Feb 2011
Sharon Gartland reflects on creating a life with margin in the midst of family, job, and life stresses.
Sharon Gartland • 8 Apr 2010
Is what you’ve done good enough? What do you do when you feel all your hard work has been for nothing?
Sharon Gartland • 17 Feb 2010
Sharon Gartland connects readers with compelling presentations from Urbana '09.
Sharon Gartland • 18 Dec 2009
Sharon Gartland leads us in taking a fresh look at Mary's response to the annunciation.
Sharon Gartland • 22 Aug 2009
Sharon Gartland describes how emotional discomfort may be the stimulus for change needed in our lives.
Sharon Gartland • 13 Apr 2009
Sharon Gartland speaks to the struggle of submitting to the less-than-perfect leaders in our lives.
Sharon Gartland • 9 Dec 2008
Sharon Gartland guides us in the ancient practice of Lectio Divina to use in our advent Scripture readings.
Sharon Gartland • 5 Dec 2008
What do you do when God’s plans for you seem overwhelming and you’re running on empty?
Sharon Gartland • 3 Jul 2008
What do you need to get your job done? Are you comfortable asking for it? Sharon Gartland sees biblical precedent for our requests.
Sharon Gartland • 17 Apr 2008
Good brothers stand up for their sisters. Sharon Gartland gives examples from her own family and calls for similar support from brothers in Christ.
Sharon Gartland • 13 Jan 2008
Receiving negative feedback is hard for us all. How should we respond?