Sherelle Roberts, Ph.D.

Lecturer

About Me

Dr. Sherelle Roberts is a political scientist in the Lewis Honors College. She received her Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky. Before joining Lewis, Sherelle worked as a television journalist, government spokesperson, and political campaign manager. She brings her real-world experience and academic training to each class she teaches. Her research focuses on the political behavior of voters and politicians. Dr. Roberts teaches “Media and Civil Society,” as well as “Political Psychology.”

How to Honor the Balance

I honor the balance by giving myself permission to rest. That might sound a bit strange--permission to rest-- but it is a gift I had to learn to give myself. In my 20s and 30s, I was a person who would work, do community service, and study until I could not go another step. While this led to success in my life, it also led to illness and burnout. Now I listen to my mind and body. I take naps, schedule recovery days after teaching or hosting events, and I actually use my vacation time. These may sound like mundane or common-sense choices, but in a world that prioritizes work over well-being, rest is a bold decision. Rest is how I honor the balance. 

Schedule time to rest. You schedule work, study, clubs and obligations--schedule your rest as well.

Ask Me About…

• Political misinformation and disinformation
• Politicians
• Political campaigns
• Cognition and cognitive biases