About Us

 Hi!  We're Paula and Michele, owners and creators of

Inspired Together Learning. 

 

A little more about us...

 

  

Paula Schmidt, Ed.D. is Partner and Director of Engagement at Inspired Together Learning. 

Paula holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from Winona State, a Master's degree with an emphasis on Students-At-Risk from Marian College, and an Ed.D in Special Education from The University of Northern Iowa. She is a licensed special educator experienced in teaching K-12 students with special needs as well as preparing future teachers as college professor and Education Department Chair, and University Dean.  

Paula is known as a passionate and hardworking educator and administrator. She is an energetic speaker who has worked with and presented to teachers around the world. She loves traveling, reading, and meeting new people.

Paula has a passion for inspiring others, whether online or in person. Paula’s work as a special education teacher taught her to see the strengths and potential in people and situations, a skill she uses daily in all aspects of her life. She is energized by thinking out-of-the box and enthusiastically challenges others to do the same.

Paula lives in Dubuque, Iowa with her husband, three children and their dog. When she is not working, you can find her attending her children's activities or sitting on the deck relaxing with her family or friends.

 

Michele Vosberg, Ph.D. is Partner and Director of Learning for Inspired Together Learning. 

Michele a life-long educator. She holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, an M.S. from UW Madison in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Ph.D. in Professional Studies in Education from Capella University. 

Michele is known as an inspirational educator. She has a passion for developing human potential. She writes, speaks and conducts workshops that help people to use their strengths and talents to bring their unique gifts to the world. Her topics include motivation, creating supportive environments, building effective teams, and connecting with your passion and purpose. 

Michele's knowledge and experience in education is both deep and wide. In addition to her work as a trainer, speaker, writer and coach, she has many year's experience teaching in elementary and middle schools, as a Reading Specialist, and as a college professor. She worked to design and develop Professional Development Schools and was a founder of the National Association for Professional Development Schools. She is also well versed in teaching on-line and with a variety of learning management systems. 

Michele is also a certified Enneagram teacher. She is the author of the book Morning Messages: 6 Minutes a Day to the Life of Your Dreams and co-author with Paula Schmidt of The Inspired Teachers Journal: A Weekly Guide to Becoming Your Best Self.

Michele lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband and cats, Gatsby and Sassenach. She also has two grown daughters. When she is not working, you can find her sitting in an Adirondack chair with a book. She also loves to swim, sail, and paddle her kayak around a quiet lake.

 

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