Background
Schmelzer, Janet L. was born on December 7, 1950 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Robert Benjamin and Jessie Mae (Brady) Schmelzer.
Schmelzer, Janet L. was born on December 7, 1950 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Robert Benjamin and Jessie Mae (Brady) Schmelzer.
Bachelor, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1973. Master of Arts in History, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy in American History, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, 1978.
Instructor Temple (Texas) Junior College, Texas, 1978—1979. Assistant professor Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, 1979—1980. Visiting assistant professor Texas Technology University, Lubbock, 1980—1982.
Assistant professor University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1982—1983. Professor Tarleton State University, Stephenville, since 1983.
President Southwestern History Association, 1992—1993, Erath County Women's Plit. Caucus, 1987—1988; Member of Texas Faculty Association (president since 2004), East Texas History Association, Southern History Association, Texas State Teachers Association (board directors), Texas State History Association (Distinguished Speaker 2005, Coral H. Tullis award 1993), Southwestern Social Science Association (president 2001-2002), Phi Alpha Theta (international advisory board 1995-1999), Delta Zeta.
Married Charles H. Woods III, June 28, 1998.