Nikolia Turnbull-Schmidt

Nikolia Turnbull-Schmidt has a diverse work background. Their most recent position was with MaiaLearning Inc. as a GuidedPath Customer Success Lead. Prior to that, they worked as a Special Education Teacher and Department Chair at Saint Louis Public Schools. They also served as an Elementary Special Education Teacher at Tulsa Public Schools, where they provided training and development to novice teachers. Nikolia's career in education began with Teach For America, where they taught special education for two years. They also worked as an Adult Education Assistant at Salem-Keizer Public Schools, providing instruction and implementing an online classroom system for adult learners. Before transitioning into education, Nikolia gained experience in the civil engineering field as a Contract & Proposal Coordinator at Schmidt Excavating. They also held roles as the Materials and Supplies Manager and Secretary for the General Manager at the same company. Overall, Nikolia has demonstrated a commitment to education and a diverse range of skills and experiences across various industries.

Nikolia Turnbull-Schmidt attended Buckeye Union High School from 2009 to 2013, where they earned their High School diploma. Nikolia then pursued their higher education at Willamette University from 2013 to 2017, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology. In 2016, they also briefly attended the University of Galway, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities.

In terms of certifications, Nikolia Turnbull-Schmidt obtained a Missouri Teaching License-Standard from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in October 2020. Nikolia also received an Oklahoma Teaching License-Standard from the Oklahoma State Department of Education in May 2019.