Derek Schuelein, Ed.D.
Dr. Derek Schuelein, is an educational and business leader with more than 18 years of experience across school administration, human resources, organizational leadership, and school business operations. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of people, resources, and strategy—leading recruitment and talent development, labor relations, professional learning, budgeting, staffing, and organizational improvement.
Having served as a teacher, building administrator, superintendent, and central-office leader, Derek brings a broad perspective on the systems that allow schools to thrive. He is particularly passionate about developing talented educators and leaders, building sustainable organizations, and ensuring that resources and policies translate into meaningful opportunities for students. His leadership philosophy is grounded in a simple principle: stronger systems and supported educators create greater access, opportunity, and success for every student.
In addition to being a passionate, child-focused educator, Derek is the proud father of three boys.
Consulting
Dr. Schuelein is available to provide consulting and facilitate workshops for school districts and educational organizations in the areas of:
- Human Resources & Talent Development — recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, retention, personnel practices, and organizational culture
- School Leadership & Leadership Development — developing effective leaders, strengthening teams, and building systems for organizational improvement
- School Business & Resource Management — staffing projections, budgeting, fiscal sustainability, benefits, and strategic resource allocation
- Labor Relations & Personnel Management — collaborative labor relations, investigations, grievances, compliance, and personnel processes
- Student Access & Opportunity — scheduling, program development, advanced coursework, college partnerships, CTE pathways, and creating systems that expand opportunities for students
- Professional Learning & Organizational Development — designing and facilitating professional development for administrators, teachers, and support staff