Michele Schmitt

Michele Schmitt is a seasoned professional in the early childhood education sector, currently serving as Senior Director of Government Relations & Business Development at Procare Solutions since October 2022. Prior experience includes Vice President of Revenue Optimization at Child Development Schools, Inc. from May 2021 to June 2022, and Vice President of Operations at Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers from January 2017 to May 2021. Michele also held roles at School Specialty, Inc. as Early Learning Category Manager for GA and TN, and Region Vice President at Knowledge Learning Corporation, where management involved overseeing a substantial ECE business across multiple states. Earlier career experience includes serving as Executive Director at KinderCare Learning Centers, managing child care operations for major clients in Florida. Michele holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida State University, completed between 1989 and 1993.