About Dave

2018 College Educator of the Year

2014 Michigan Administrator of the Year

Dave Schmittou is a former professor of Educational Leadership at Central Michigan University,  elementary school principal, middle school principal, assistant principal, coach, and teacher.

Dave is a proud father of four children, resident beach bum/educational pirate, speaker, and author.


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Interested in having Dave work with your school or district?

Standards-Based Grading

Making Assessment Work

It’s Like Riding a Bike- How to make learning last a lifetime

Bold Humility- Leadership that works

You can call Dave directly at 734-377-3457, email him at dave@lastinglearning.net , or visit: https://schmittou.net/ for more information

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