Dr. Sharon Fair, Founder and President of Silver Lake Academy, serves as one of the school’s three inaugural faculty members.
Dr. Fair holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with distinction in English from the University of South Florida, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore Medical School, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Education with a focus on Nutrition and Exercise Science from the City University of New York, a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from California Southern University, and a PhD in Education from Capella University.
Dr. Fair has served as a licensed physical therapist for more than 30 years. While her expertise is in home health, she has also practiced in rehabilitation, outpatient and academic settings.
For eight years, Dr. Fair held the post of Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. While there, she was core faculty for their courses in Gerontology, the Psychological and Ethical Aspects of PT, Professional Communication / Development, Administration & Management, and Wellness. She also served as a Capstone advisor, on the Exit Exam Committee and on the University Curriculum Committee, which she chaired for two years.
Before pursuing a career in physical therapy, Dr. Fair earned a certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and worked as a fitness instructor. She later earned a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Nutrition and Exercise Science from the City University of New York, where she also served as a Graduate Assistant and then as an Adjunct Assistant Professor.
Dr. Fair was employed for five years as an exercise physiologist, first as a staff exercise physiologist in Miami and at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) and later in a supervisory role at GBMC. While taking pre-requisite coursework to enter physical therapy school, Dr. Fair also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Essex State College in Maryland.
In addition to her academic and clinical experience, Dr. Fair has provided one-on-one tutoring to a broad spectrum of high school students in a variety of academic subjects. Through this work, she has gained additional experience providing individualized instruction, identifying areas in which students need greater support, and adapting her teaching approach to the learning needs of each student.
