Sharon has a unique professional history through her work in school and public health. She has worked as a teacher at an at-risk school, Agnes Fullilove, where she coordinated the teenage pregnancy and health program for young moms; the mothers brought their children to school with them to an on-site daycare, received check-ups at the school health clinic operated by the ECU School of Medicine and she taught health, childcare, as well as life skill classes. She has also spent time in the school system serving as an educational liaison for a special project with Florence Crittenton Maternity Home for pregnant adolescents and she was a special education teacher for Willie M students (most aggressive behaviors).