Amanda Schmidt grew up participating in CYT shows, classes, and camps and thought her theater involvement would end there. She graduated with a BS in Elementary Education and Middle Grades Literacy from Concordia University in the Winter of 2017 and she quickly rejoined the CYT family on the teaching side of things, perfectly combining her passions for dance and theater with her love of teaching. She loves watching students fall in love with theater just as she did when she was their age. Amanda is grateful for the opportunity to help students grow and cultivate their passions as she strives to push them to the next level.