Background
Schmidt, David Joseph was born on November 22, 1950 in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Son of Richard Everett and Norma (Waggoner) Schmidt.
consultant special education educator
Schmidt, David Joseph was born on November 22, 1950 in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Son of Richard Everett and Norma (Waggoner) Schmidt.
Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, 1973; Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1975.
Teacher, Lakeland School Corporation, Lagrange, Indiana, since 1975.
Member education advising committee United States Congress 4th District, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1989-1994. Member education committee Indiana Senate, Indianapolis, since 1989. President Association for Retarded Citizens, Lagrange, 1982-1994, vice president, secretary, Indianapolis, 1986-1990.
Vice-chair Indiana Advisory Council on Education of Handicapped Children and Youth, since 1985. Chairman, board directors American Red Cross Opportunities, Inc., since 1994. Member Indiana State Teachers Association (special education committee since 1984, chairman 1986-1989, legal defense panel 1981-1989, chairman 1984-1989, director 1989-1995, board management personnel committee 1989-1995, governance committee since 1995), Lakeland Education Association (president 1981-1983), Dallas Lake Yacht Club (commodore since 1997).