Dr. David Schjott

Dr. David Schjott earned his undergraduate degree in Communication Arts and his Master of Arts degree in Sociology from The University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. He earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Human Development at Troy State University and completed his Doctorate Degree in Education with a specialization in Adult Education at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is employed full-time at Northwest Florida State College as a Professor of Social Science with primary teaching responsibilities in Sociology. David is also an Adjunct Sociology Professor at Gulf Coast State College in the Department of Social Science. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors for the Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, the Focus Center, and the Boys and Girls Club of Okaloosa County. He served on the Board of Directors for C.O.P.E. Center (now Chautauqua Healthcare), a not-for-profit community mental health agency in Walton County, Florida, for more than seventeen years. David currently serves on the Board of Directors for Bridgeway Center, Inc., a community mental health center serving Okaloosa County, Florida. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA).

David has been an active community volunteer for such civic organizations as the United Way, the Crisis Line of Okaloosa County, The Shelter House (Domestic Violence Shelter), and the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. He has researched Domestic Violence and Interpersonal Sexual Assault. Populations for these studies have included Mental Health Providers, Victim Advocates, Law Enforcement, and Victims themselves. His professional career has included working in both retail management and marketing and public relations. He spent many years in public and private psychiatric healthcare as both a consultant and an outpatient service director.

In 2000, David was selected by the Faculty Commission of the Florida Association of Community Colleges as the “Professor of the Year” for Instructional Excellence. The Northwest Florida State College Alumni Association has also honored David as the “Instructor of the Year” for 2001/2002, 2002/2003, 2007/2008, 2011/2012, 2012/2013, and 2013/2014 – an award selected by student balloting each Spring Semester for the academic year. David has been a passionate advocate for mental health and social services for many years. He continues to be active in the local community. David resides in beautiful Freeport, Florida.