April Schmidt

Background

About April Schmidt

With over 8 years of experience in the field of behavior intervention, I am passionate about supporting students with diverse needs and challenges in achieving their academic and social goals. I recently started a new career as the ELLM coach for FGCU for VPK classrooms within Collier County and excited to be back in Early Childhood Education. During my time at Family Initiative as a Vocational Training Assistant for the Thrive Academy, a private school setting for middle and high school students with Autism. I provide social and life skills training and experiences to help these students prepare for the working world once done with school. Before moving to Florida, I worked as a Positive Behavior Interventionist at Fargo Public Schools, where I collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to design and deliver individualized and group interventions for students who exhibit behavioral difficulties. I also served as a Catalyst Resident Coach and a TCIT-U Coach, providing coaching and feedback to other behavior interventionists and educators on best practices and strategies for positive behavior support. I am motivated by the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and foster a safe and supportive learning environment for all.