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Erika Gotfredson serves as Assistant Professor of English at Aquinas College, commencing her appointment in fall 2025. Prior to this role, she taught literature, writing, and film courses at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri and Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. Her academic work centers on literary representations of race and geography within contemporary American novels.
Dr. Gotfredson maintains a robust educational foundation across three institutions, demonstrating sustained commitment to English literary scholarship:
- Ph.D. in English from Purdue University (2023)
- M.A. in English from Wake Forest University (2018)
- B.A. in English from Presbyterian College (2016)
Her research interrogates the complex intersections of racial identity and spatial dynamics in modern American fiction, while simultaneously exploring film studies and innovative writing pedagogy. This interdisciplinary approach informs her teaching methodology across literature and composition courses.
Excellence in pedagogy has earned Dr. Gotfredson significant recognition from academic institutions:
- Central Methodist University Faculty Innovation Award
- Presbyterian College Young Alumna Award (2024)
