Dr. Debra Schroeder
The Founding/Executive Director for Vibrant Minds Charter School is Dr. Debra J. Schroeder. Debbie has been an educator for more than 40 years as a teacher, curriculum specialist, vice principal, principal, and director. Debbie retired from the Anaheim Elementary School District in 2014 and was excited to apply her skills and talents to the co-creation of a strength-based public charter school in Anaheim, California. She has a Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Educational Psychology, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She has a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, and an Administrative Credential. As a life-long learner, Debbie is excited to explore innovative practices that help the scholars of VMCS identify their interests and talents and transform them into strengths through mentoring and character development. Her visionary leadership has positively impacted the three schools where she has served as the principal — Edison Elementary School, Gauer Elementary School, and now Vibrant Minds Charter School.
“This is a dream come true! I consider it to be an honor and a blessing to be the Founding/Executive Director of the school. I enjoy serving scholars in a small school setting in which everyone knows and cares about each other. Working with scholars, staff, and parents to co-create a uniquely positive and powerfully effective elementary school is highly motivating. This is a wonderful place for scholars, families, and staff. I know the families that enroll their children in Vibrant Minds Charter School love this school.” — Debbie Schroeder