Rick Schaffner has over 17 years of experience in public education in Michigan and 13 years of experience as a central office school administrator at the district and county level in Michigan Schools. He has served as math and science teacher, math consultant, Director, Executive Director, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum in schools and has been responsible for multiple areas of leadership experience Including. His specific areas of expertise are in curriculum and program design development, S.T.E.A.M. /S.T.E.A.M. programs, program resource design and development, new school concept design, teacher and school leader professional development, school improvement facilitation, grant writing, and school partnership building.
Rick began his international work serving on a team to assist in the design and staff development of a new school in Zunyi, China, and led and co-developed staff professional development for visiting teachers from China, South Korea and Great Britain. Rick currently oversees multiple projects in mainland China and is working with new clients from around the world. Rick serves as the leader of the organization with a hands-on approach where needed and commitment to customer service.