Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Dr. Shostak teaches Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Law & Procedure, and
Evidence & Courtroom Procedure
- Research interests include gang/hate crimes, trial practice, and the intersection
of education and the criminal justice system
- Experienced criminal defense attorney and former law clerk to Hon. Paul J. Simon,
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
- Dr. Shostak holds degrees from:
Lindenwood University (2019) Ed.D. Instructional Leadership, emphasis in Adult Education
University of Central Missouri (2014) M.S. in Criminal Justice
University of Missouri (1996) J.D.
University of Missouri (1993) BGS General Studies
Publications include:
Shostak, G. (2025). Restoring trust: What the Missouri Supreme Court and andragogy
can teach the United States Supreme Court. Missouri Policy Journal, 2(2), pp. 47-54.
Shostak, G. (2021). Winning trials: Turning the courtroom into the classroom. St. Louis Bar Journal, 68(2), pp. 5-8.