Registered Landscape Architect, North Carolina, 1994 
MLA, NC State University, College of Design, 1993 
BS, Meredith College, Biology

Ms. Sherk teaches a variety of studios to undergraduate and graduate students. She has lecture classes in Graphics, Site Planning, Construction Materials and Methods, Plants in Design, and the Senior Project Seminar.

Particularly focused in the artful use of land forms and plants as design elements, she believes in the critical role they play in improving and enhancing the human/natural experience. To this end, she is interested in opportunities to preserve and protect natural and historic resources while incorporating innovative living infrastructure such as bioretention gardens, edible and ornamental landscapes in people’s day to day life.

In her practice, JTSLA, she is dedicated to working with clients to create natural, stimulating places that enhance the health of the community and the environment as a whole. She has been involved in a broad range of local, national and international projects through her landscape architecture practice, JTSLA, and works for both public and private clients on commercial, resort, mixed-use and residential projects.

Courses:

• HS 252 - Landscape Graphic Communication
• HS 357 - Site Design And Construction Materials
• HS 497 - Senior Project