معرفی
Dr. Eric Schmidt serves as an Assistant Professor of History and Political Science at Kentucky Wesleyan College, a position he has held since 2017. Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, he relocated to Owensboro, Kentucky, drawn by cultural affinities including bourbon, bluegrass music, and basketball, alongside the small-city character reminiscent of his hometown.
Academic Background:
- Undergraduate education at Hope College (specific degree/year not detailed)
His scholarly work bridges political science and history with core emphases on American political systems, classical political philosophy, and civic education. Dr. Schmidt champions the liberal arts tradition as essential for cultivating ethically grounded critical thinkers capable of navigating complex democratic discourse and future job markets. His pedagogy integrates technical social science research methodologies with exploration of foundational philosophical texts from thinkers like Socrates and Aristotle.
Personal life:
- Married Avery Keller (Kentucky Wesleyan '16, Pharm.D. University of Kentucky 2020) in July 2020
- Enjoys fishing, hiking, weightlifting, bluegrass music, video games, and reading
- Favorite book: The Brothers Karamazov; Favorite film: The Searchers
- Actively involved in Owensboro community life as a permanent resident
