Cory Schmadeke

Cory Schmadeke, Transportation Director at Denison CSD

My name is Cory Schmadeke, and I’m running for the IPTA board because I believe in being part of an organization that truly understands the challenges we face in school transportation—while also recognizing the dedication, pride, and hard work we bring to safely transporting Iowa’s students every day.

I currently serve as the Transportation Director for Denison and Schleswig Schools in West Central Iowa. I’ve held this role for the past six years, and have been involved in student transportation since 1996, driving both as a substitute and full-time bus driver.

In addition to my transportation work, I teach EMT and Medical Terminology classes to high school students and have been a certified Paramedic since 2000.

I bring board experience as well, having served on Denison’s Planning and Zoning Board, the board of Our Savior Open Arms Preschool, and as Board President of a nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities.