Principal Sabrina Schmidtke

Message from principal Sabrina Schmidtke

Most recently, Schmidtke has served as assistant administrator at Rosemount Elementary in ISD 196, where she led efforts to improve school climate, elevate academic achievement, and increase collaboration across teams. Under her leadership, the school saw a 29% increase in math and literacy scores. She has also held roles as a gifted education specialist and instructional coach, where she championed equitable access to advanced learning opportunities and spearheaded bias-aware evaluation practices.

“Sabrina is a leader whose values and vision deeply align with Hopkins,” said Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools. “Her ability to build trust, lead with reflection, and center equity in every decision makes her an ideal fit for the Alice Smith community. We are thrilled to welcome her into this role.”

Schmidtke's career has included classroom teaching, district-level coaching, and school-wide administration. She began her education career teaching elementary students abroad in several countries, most notably for three years in Colombia, before returning to Minnesota, where she held educator roles in Prior Lake, Lakeville, and Rosemount. Her leadership has consistently focused on creating inclusive, academically rigorous environments where all students thrive.