Steven Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Lenoir, North Carolina, United States

I partner with national, state and local adult education stakeholders to assess, design, and deliver professional development (PD) across a variety of topics. I have designed and delivered face-to-face, hybrid (part online and part face-to-face) and fully online PD experiences. I also serve as an instructional coach and have recently worked with Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) 2023, Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) 2024, and as the COABE Presenter Coach 2024 - Present.Some of the agencies I have worked with include:Delaware Adult and Community Education Network Federal Bureau of Prisons Georgia Department of CorrectionsIllinois Community College BoardIndiana Department of Workforce Development Adult EducationMississippi Community College BoardNational College Transition NetworkOregon Community College and Workforce DevelopmentSouth Carolina Adult Education Technical College System of Georgia

I serve as the moderator of the LINCS community reading and writing group where I facilitate discussions, introduce topics, and answer questions from the community. Find and join this community of learners at https://community.lincs.ed.gov

Boone Nc

Plan, implement, provide and assess effectiveness of professional development for adult basic education (college and career readiness) programs in collaboration with our NC Community College partners.• Identify professional development needs and research appropriate solutions• National level adult education professional development consultant• Create fully online, hybrid and face-to face-professional development experiences• Certified Manager in Program Improvement from ProLiteracy, 2012• Developmental Education Specialist from Kellogg Institute, 2012

Elizabeth City Nc

Administrator for a 30-class adult basic education program spread over six counties serving 2500 students.• Interviewed, hired and trained employees• Managed a 1.1 million dollar annual budget• Supervised a 70 person instructional and support staff• Conducted annual performance reviews• Planned, assigned and directed work flow for employees

Eds (Educational Specialist), Adult And Developmental Education, 3.97 Gpa

Gained the skill set necessary to evaluate organizations and make evidence based recommendations for change to improve performance.

Master'S Degree, Education

I was an inaugural Master Teacher Fellowship Recipient. I completed the course work and wrote a thesis (later adapted and published.

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude with Honors in History ; Cross Country Team; Track Team; Represented the United States.