•  CEO, The Schuck Initiatives  2021 – present

•  Capitol Advantage (Owner)  2019 – 2021

Public Affairs Consultant

•  Vice President, Corporate and Government Relations,  2016 – 2019

Whiting Petroleum Corporation, Denver, CO

•  President, Colorado Senate  2015 – 2016

•  Colorado State Senator  2008 – 2016

•  Colorado State Representative  2001 – 2008

•  Owner, Advantage Marketing & Public Relations, Colorado Springs, CO  2000 – 2016

•  Office Manager, US Rep. Joel Hefley, Colorado Springs, CO  1994 – 2000

•  Director of Development, LifeSkills of Colorado Springs, CO  1992 – 1994

•  Marketing Director, CFS Inc., Huntington Beach, CA  1989 – 1991

•  B.A. Business Administration and Marketing / California State University

•  U.S. Army / Classified Weapons Custodian / Mountaineering & Survival Instructor

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND BOARDS (Current and Former)

•  Summit Homeschool Academy / Board President

•  Life Success International Academy / Board Member

•  National Sports Center for the Disabled / Sponsor and Program Participant

•  Pikes Peak Regional Council, El Pomar Foundation / Council Member

•  Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority / Chairman of the Board

•  Colorado Springs Therapeutic Recreational Aquatics Program / Volunteer

•  American Legislative Exchange Council / Board Member

•  Chins Up Youth and Family Services (Emily Griffith) / Board Member

Emilie has been working with children in schools and churches for over 32 years. She has a BS in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Emilie has taught grades 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8 in 3 different districts in both the public and private school settings. She was a children’s pastor for 16 years and has been teaching in the school setting for 16 years. She loves kids, parents, and learning new ways to help both thrive at home and school. 

Toni Smith is the Founder of We The Woman, and CoFounder of Summit Homeschool Academy. As a retired Kindergarten Teacher, she has a passion for excellence and truth in education. She brings her years of experience as an insurance brokerage owner to guide the school in wisdom and integrity.