Sarah Manacek, D.E.T., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Simulation Education
106 Carrigan Drive
231D Rowell Hall
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- D.E.T.; Central Michigan University
- M.S., Nursing; Norwich University
- B.S., Nursing; University of Vermont
Area(s) of expertise
- Nursing education
- Educational technology
- Simulation
BIO
Sarah Manacek is a registered nurse with a clinical background in acute care and specialty surgery. She joined the University of Vermont faculty in 2022. Sarah is passionate about leveraging technology to unlock the most human elements of the learning process: fostering connection, celebrating diversity, and valuing creativity. She stands at the intersection of nursing, education, and technology.
Sarah believes that teaching and learning are shared social processes that are most effective in authentic environments. She strives to approach teaching with a transformational leadership style, empowering students to realize their fullest potential. She creates a safe and inclusive space for students from all backgrounds and with diverse learning styles to problem-solve, reflect, and grow into creative practitioners committed to lifelong learning.
Her research interests focus on using technology to enhance the accessibility of nursing education and meet the needs of diverse learners. Her goal is to expand access to experiential learning opportunities and reduce attrition in order to address the growing demand for nurses.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- Apple Distinguished Educator
Bio
Sarah Manacek is a registered nurse with a clinical background in acute care and specialty surgery. She joined the University of Vermont faculty in 2022. Sarah is passionate about leveraging technology to unlock the most human elements of the learning process: fostering connection, celebrating diversity, and valuing creativity. She stands at the intersection of nursing, education, and technology.
Sarah believes that teaching and learning are shared social processes that are most effective in authentic environments. She strives to approach teaching with a transformational leadership style, empowering students to realize their fullest potential. She creates a safe and inclusive space for students from all backgrounds and with diverse learning styles to problem-solve, reflect, and grow into creative practitioners committed to lifelong learning.
Her research interests focus on using technology to enhance the accessibility of nursing education and meet the needs of diverse learners. Her goal is to expand access to experiential learning opportunities and reduce attrition in order to address the growing demand for nurses.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- Apple Distinguished Educator
Research and/or Creative Works
- Manacek, S. (2020). Creating workbooks in numbers. (pp.12-15). In ADE Authors (Eds.), Active learning: Near & far.
- Manacek, S. (2020). Pharmacology flashcards. (pp.17-20). In ADE Authors (Eds.), Active learning: Near & far.
- Manacek, S. (2020). Project based learning with video. (pp.42-46). In ADE Authors (Eds.) Active learning: Near & far.
- Manacek, S., & Pitcher, L. (2020, January 6). Innovations in the simulation lab.
- Manacek, S., & Vieira, J. (2019, December 31). Studying angles for health promotion.
- Manacek, S. (2021). The perceptions of undergraduate nursing faculty on virtual simulations: A mixed methods study [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant.
- Manacek, S. (2021). Exploring the relationship between instructor technological literacy and practice, and students’ ability to create, communicate, and collaborate using technology [Unpublished research project]. Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant.
- Manacek, S. (2021). Undergraduate nursing students’ experiences learning with virtual clinical tools: A mixed methods study [Unpublished capstone project]. Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant.
Associations and Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare
- National League for Nursing
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing