Paula Schmidt Ed.D.

Paula Schmidt is an energetic and passionate educator. Paula’s gift is seeing the strengths and potential in people and situations, a skill she uses daily in all aspects of her life. She is energized by thinking out-of-the box and enthusiastically challenges others to do the same.

Paula holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Winona State University, a master’s degree with an emphasis on Students-At-Risk from Marian College, and an Ed.D. in Special Education/Inclusive Leadership from The University of Northern Iowa.

Paula lives in Dubuque, Iowa with her husband and three children. She loves traveling, reading, and meeting new people. When she is not working, you can find her attending her children’s many activities or sitting on the deck relaxing with her family or friends.