I am a Boulder County native, currently living in Longmont with my family. I hold a Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Colorado Denver.
I am a licensed K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist, and Secondary Social Studies. I teach computer science and robotics at Erie High School. where I also coach the competitive robotics, cybersecurity and drone teams. My background is in information technology and programming, having earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems from Front Range Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Colorado Boulder. I am a life long learner and member of multiple technology education organizations, including CSTA, ISTE, Apple Teachers and Sphero Heroes. I’m an avid sports fan and enjoy movies and exploring local parks with my family. I am passionate about using technology as a way to express creativity, play and explore passions with a purpose. |
Highlights of What I Do“Sphero ball sparks Erie students’ curiosity” by Beth Porter
January 11, 2016 Colorado Hometown Weekly “Soaring Heights PK-8 teacher Schmitz honored as Sphero Hero” by Beau Wilson
May 4, 2019 The Daily Camera Awards and RecognitionSVVSD Superintendent’s Excellence in Education
April 2017 St Vrain Valley Education Foundation School Teacher of the Year Finalist
2020 Stapp Inspires Educator
February 2020 |