Jack Shields

Jack graduated the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL in the Spring of 2020. He was then hired to be a Graduate Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team at Reinhardt University. During his two years at Reinhardt, Jack earned his MFA in Creative Writing. Shortly after graduation, he was hired as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach here at Sterling College, a position he held for three seasons before being hired as an Assistant Professor here at the college.

Jack spends most of his free time fishing when the weather allows him to. He typically brings his black labrador, Rizzo, with him. He is also a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan, which his office reflects.