Mr. Schmidt attended Southwest Baptist University where he studied Business Administration. He was a member of the first ever football team at Southwest Baptist University. After graduation, Mr. Schmidt was the owner and operator of a Schmidt Landscaping business for thirteen years before entering a career in education. He attended William Woods University where he earned a Master’s Degree in Administration and Missouri Baptist University where he earned his Educational Specialist Degree.

Mr. Schmidt and his wife Stacey have three wonderful children.  Mr. Schmidt had this to say about joining the Dragon family, “One of the biggest benefits in taking this job is getting the opportunity to work alongside Mr. Roop. I look forward to building on and to help expand that already established culture. Becoming a part of the Dragon family is to continue to improve upon the vision for the growth and success of our students. I want our students to have a sense of pride when they are representing our school in the classroom and in their activities and athletic programs.”