Heather A.
Schutte
HARMONY – INDIVIDUALIZATION
“…is quite skillful at
establishing relationships with
staff who are experiencing
conflict, and her consistency
and steady guidance often helps
resolve these issues…she holds
high expectations for herself and
everyone around her.”
Steve Sallee
Executive Director
Southeast Service Cooperative
“…has always been the
colleague that is the catalyst for
change; taking on change in a
way that calms those she is
working with…is someone who
does it with excitement because
she loves the learning
process.”
Matt Rosaaen
MS/HS Principal
Grand Meadow Public Schools
– INPUT – MAXIMIZER – CONSISTENCY
Professional Profile
● Designed and implemented experiential learning programs at multiple sites.
● Expert collaborator who values sustainable partnerships among all stakeholders.
● Highly respected leader and skilled educator.
Licensures and Certifications
Minnesota: Elementary Education (K-6). 2024
Minnesota: Emotional Behavior Disorders (K-12). 2024
Minnesota: Learning Disabilities (K-12). 2024
Minnesota: Autism Spectrum Disorders (K-12). 2024
Minnesota: Teacher/Coordinator Work-Based Learning (9-12). 2024
Minnesota: Principal (K-12). 2024
Minnesota: Director of Special Education. 2024
Minnesota: Developmental Disabilities (K-12). 2024
Beegle Poverty Coach. 2023
Minnesota Department of Human Services: Personal Care Assistant
Employment
● Zumbro Education District, August 2022 – present
18-21 Transition Teacher
o Continue Education Committee Chairperson
● Minnesota Department of Education, February 2022 – May 2022
MTAS Field Auditor
● Southeast Service Cooperative, August 2019 – September 2021
SMEC Career Navigator
o Riverland Perkins Executive Board and Operations Team Member
● Southland Schools ISD #0500, August 2010 – June 2017
Special Education Teacher
o Next S.T.E.P. Transition – Adams, MN
o Southland High School - Adams, MN
o Sacred Heart Catholic School – Adams, MN
o Southland Elementary School – Rose Creek, MN
● Austin Public Schools ISD #0492, January 2008 – June 2010
Special Education teacher
o Austin High School – Austin, MN
Awards: Austin Public School Teacher of Excellence Honoree, Fall 2008
Coaching Experience
● Drama Director, Southland High School, 2010 – 2012
● Drama Director, Austin High School, 2008 – 2010

“...a thorough knowledge of
current education policy,
procedures, and best practices
and understands the cycle of
curriculum, instruction, and
assessment to improve student
outcomes…”
Jean Kyle
Director of College Partnerships
& Transitions
Riverland Community College
“...can address tough issues
while maintaining a good
relationship… handles some of
the most stressful staffing
situations in a professional
manner….”
Dan Armagost
Executive Director
Southern Minnesota Education
Consortium (SMEC)
Education
Graduate
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities: Minneapolis, MN
Postbaccalaureate Certification, 2022
K-12 Administration, Director of Special Education
Awards: MASE Stenswick Benson 2022 Scholarship
University of Saint Thomas – Minneapolis: Minneapolis, MN
Master of Arts, 2018
Major: Emotional Behavioral Disabilities
Certification: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bemidji State University: Bemidji, MN
Graduate Special, 2012
Certification: Work-based Learning Teacher/Coordinator
Undergraduate
University of South Dakota: Vermillion, SD
Bachelor of Science, December 2007
Majors: Elementary Education and Special Education
Minor: Criminal Justice
Awards: Alpha Phi Burl and Jack Litzelman Scholarship, USCEA Teacher
Scholarship, Alpha Phi Foundation Scholarship, USD Promise Scholarship
Professional Presentations
● Undergraduate research presentation, March 2007
IdEA Fest, The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Schreurs, B. S., Niebuhr, H. A., & Sweeney, W. J.  (March, 2007).  Improving oral
reading fluency and retelling comprehension of students through the use of repeated
readings and Precision Teaching measurement approaches.  Presentation at IdEA Fest
2007 at The University of South Dakota:  A celebration of undergraduate research and
creative activity.  Vermillion, SD.
● Undergraduate research presentation, May 2007
Association for Behavior Analysis 33rd Annual Convention,
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA
Schreurs, B. S., Niebuhr, H. A., Sweeney, W. J., & Malanga, P.  (May, 2007).  Improving
oral reading fluency and retelling comprehension of students with Native American
heritage through the use of repeated readings and Precision Teaching measurement
approaches. Presentation at the Thirty-third Annual Convention of the Association for
Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.