About Rose Marie Schmidt

Rose Marie Schmidt, Ed.D., Theta, began her faithful service on the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation Board as Second Vice President in 1991, before serving as Treasurer from 1997 to 2010. During her 19 years of service on the Board, the Foundation grew exponentially. Rose Marie’s financial wisdom guided the Foundation through its most formative years.

Rose Marie was initiated into Alpha Sigma Tau at Wayne State University, home of the Theta Chapter, on February 29, 1944. She has remained involved in Sorority her entire life whether it was her participation in the Detroit Alumnae Panhellenic or involvement in the Detroit Metro Alumnae Chapter, where she served as President from 1980-1992, and remains an active member to this day.

Professionally, Rose Marie is one of the most decorated school administrators in the Detroit Public School System history. Rose Marie began her extensive and prominent education career with the Detroit Public School System as a teacher. After several years, she moved to administration and served as a recruiter, traveling to bring new teachers to Detroit. Rose Marie finished her distinguished career as the Director of Personnel.

Rose Marie’s generosity has enabled the Foundation to advance its mission since its inception. Rose Marie funded the Rose Marie Schmidt Scholarship in 1989, when she served as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, and was a cornerstone donor in the 1990’s effort to purchase the Birmingham, AL, National Headquarters Facility.

Through sharing her time, talent, and treasure, Rose Marie Schmidt, Ed.D., was a leading role model to impress upon donors the importance of education and educational pursuits of Alpha Sigma Tau Sisters.