Dr. Amy Schindewolf Named a SHSU College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year

HUNTSVILLE, Texas - Dr. Amy Schindewolf, Tomball ISD’s Chief of Staff and School Leadership, was named a 2022 Sam Houston State University College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year. 

This distinguished award recognizes educators who have made a significant contribution to the field in an awards ceremony each year. It is also the highest honor the College of Education at SHSU can bestow upon its alumni.

This year, the Distinguished Educator of the Year recipients will be honored on March 5, for their demonstrated expertise and outstanding service in the classroom, school, district and community. 

Dr. Schindewolf joins nine other recipients, representing years 2021 and 2022, on this select list. 

“The Distinguished Educator of the Year award allows us as a college and community of educators to celebrate and honor these dedicated educational professionals and their contributions,” Dean of the COE Stacey Edmonson said.

Dr. Schindewolf earned both her Ed.D. and Superintendent’s certificate from the College of Education and is a lifelong learner who inspires others.

Dr. Schindewolf brings nearly 25 years of experience to education and has dedicated her time since 2011 to making Tomball ISD a Destination District. 

Dr. Schindewolf spent time as Chief Academic Officer, playing an integral role in the District’s overall success, including its straight A rating. In this role, she oversaw all areas of academics and continued to promote high quality instruction, a collaborative culture and social-emotional learning for the support of all students. 

Led by her innovative mindset and vision for the future, Dr. Schindewolf leads the work of Destination 2025 - Tomball ISD’s Strategic Plan, has established cohesive CTE programs of study, initiated the opening of the Two-Way Dual Language Academy, enacted a district-wide implementation of professional learning communities and emotional backpack as well as supported the work done by campuses in earning Model PLC status.

Dr. Schindewolf also served as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools from 2014 to 2017 and as Principal of Tomball Junior High from 2011 to 2014. She brings experience as a classroom teacher, where she began her education career in a neighboring district back in 1997, as a campus administrator (2003-2014) and as a district administrator. 

Dr. Schindewolf states “schools are the heart of the community.” She works diligently to foster relationships with higher education institutions and local industries. She is an active member of Leadership North Houston, which unites leaders from different government backgrounds to help make progress in societal issues. 

Dr. Schindewolf’s colleagues describe her as “...driven, focused, and determined to serve and support our teachers and students.” From the classroom to the community, Dr. Schindewolf has made a difference in the lives of students.

ABOUT TOMBALL ISD
Tomball ISD educates students to become responsible, productive citizens by providing innovative, individually rigorous, and personally valuable educational experiences. Founded in 1908, Tomball ISD now encompasses 83 square miles in northwest Harris County and southwest Montgomery County, and is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. The district currently educates over 20,500 students at 22 campuses.