Amy Schmidt (She/Her)
About Amy Schmidt (She/Her)
Amy Schmidt is a Senior Design Manager for Professional Learning at NWEA, where she focuses on performance management and coaching for her design team. With a background in education and curriculum development, she has held various roles in organizations such as Achievement First and KIPP Foundation.
Current Role at NWEA
Amy Schmidt currently serves as the Senior Design Manager for Professional Learning at NWEA, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides performance management and coaching to her design team, focusing on their individual growth. She leads the end-to-end business launch for two new professional learning products, which includes developing the product vision, value proposition, and a multi-year content roadmap. Additionally, she directs a project governance model and fosters cross-functional collaboration with various departments such as Product Management, Marketing, UX, Sales, and Operations.
Previous Experience at NWEA
Prior to her current role, Amy Schmidt worked at NWEA in two different capacities. From 2017 to 2019, she was a Content Designer for Professional Learning, where she contributed to the development of educational content. She then advanced to the position of Content Design Manager for Professional Learning from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she managed content design initiatives and led a team to enhance professional learning offerings.
Educational Background
Amy Schmidt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Wake Forest University, which she attended from 2002 to 2005. She later pursued a Master of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education at Long Island University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. This educational background supports her expertise in curriculum development and instructional design.
Career in Education
Amy Schmidt has a diverse background in education, having worked in various roles. She began her career as a First Grade Teacher and Curriculum Developer at Achievement First from 2011 to 2014. She continued to develop her skills in curriculum design while working as a Curriculum Developer at KIPP Foundation from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she has experience as a Kindergarten Teacher at KIPP NYC from 2014 to 2015 and as an Assistant Teacher at GO Project in 2010.
Project Management and Leadership Skills
In her current and previous roles, Amy Schmidt has demonstrated strong project management and leadership skills. She owns all aspects of product development, including KPI development, budget management, project resource allocation, and stakeholder alignment. She leads collaborative strategy workshops and bi-weekly status meetings to ensure alignment and progress among team members and stakeholders. Her approach incorporates data-driven design principles centered on adult learning theory, utilizing market analysis and consumer research.