Dr. Strickler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Villanova University where she recently retired after teaching for over 25 years. In addition to her work in the Sociology department, she has worked extensively with the Villanova Center for Peace and Justice Education, for which she served as liaison with Advising for CLAS and for which she has developed multiple courses. Courses taught in the Sociology Department include Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Social Work, Sociology of Religion and Sociology of the Arts. Her involvement in Center for Peace and Justice Education includes delivering the public lectures: “Confronting Social Justice through Art: A Conversation” (March 2013) and the Freedom School Session: “Women, Protest and the Art of the Arpillera” (January 2013). She also moderated and organized the panel: “Social Justice and the Arts: Panel Discussion” (Nov. 2013) and facilitated the CPJE Film Series Discussion “Shakespeare Behind Bars” (March 2014). Dr. Strickler is a long-time subscriber and supporter of Villanova Theatre and is excited to share her unique sociological perspective on Beckett Bites.