Michaelann George has been a Professor in the Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies at Sheridan College since 2010. She has taught within both the Community Worker and the Social Service Worker Programs where she has received several teaching awards.  These include the Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies Teaching and Learning Award and the Collaborative Teaching & Learning Award.

Michaelann’s pedagogy is rooted in a critical, anti-oppressive framework and is deeply informed by her commitment to social justice. Across all her courses, she cultivates students' critical thinking skills and prepares them to become effective catalysts for social change. 

During her tenure at Sheridan Michaelann has held many roles such as: 

• 2019 - 2021  Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council Member.
• 2016 – 2019  Program Coordinator, Community Worker Outreach & Development Program. 
• 2016 – 2017  Interim Program Coordinator, Social Service Worker Program.
• 2016 – 2022  Degree Development Committee Member. Honours Bachelor of Social and Community Development.
• 2012 – 2015  Peer Mentor Supervisor.
• 2011 – 2015  Coordinator, SSW Virtual Community.
• 2011 – 2018  CPI Certified Instructor.

Prior to joining Sheridan, Michaelann worked extensively in program management specializing in women’s health and community-based education.

Michaelann is currently undergoing her PhD in Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies at York University. She has a Masters in Environmental Studies (York University), a Graduate Diploma in Refugee & Migration Studies (York University), an Honours B.A. in Women’s Studies and African Studies (University of Toronto), and a Diploma in Business Management (Centennial College).