Renee Schulte

Renee Schulte (born December 9, 1970) is an American politician who is the Iowa State Representative for the 37th District. She has worked as an adjunct professor of psychology at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids and as a family therapist at Four Oaks, a child welfare agency.[1]

Renee Schulte
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 37th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2008
Preceded byArt Staed
Personal details
Born (1970-12-09) December 9, 1970
Centralia, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Brent
ResidenceCedar Rapids, Iowa
Alma materNew Mexico State University
OccupationStrategic Planning Consultant
ProfessionLicensed Mental Health Therapist
Adjunct Professor – Mt. Mercy University
WebsiteSchlute's website

As of October 2011, Schulte serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations, Education, Human Resources, and State Government committees. She also serves as chair of the Administration and Rules Committee and as a member of the Child Welfare Advisory Committee and of the Council on Human Services. She has also been a licensed foster parent and worked as a family therapist for Four Oaks. She has been instrumental in the establishment of mental health care in the State of Iowa.[1] She is a member of the Professional Women's Network.[2]

Early life

Schulte graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Illinois. She attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling and educational psychology.[1] Renee and her husband Brent, disciple minister at Antioch Christian Church in Cedar Rapids, previously lived in New Mexico and Texas before moving to Iowa in 2001 to be closer to family.[3]

Electoral history

Schulte narrowly won election to the Iowa House in 2008 defeating Democrat Art Staed, 8628 (49.95%) to 8615 (49.88%).[4] A recount resulted in a net gain of one vote for Staed, leaving the election with a 13-vote margin of victory.[5] Schulte won re-election in 2010, defeating Democratic opponent Mark Seidl.[6] *incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [4]
District 37
Turnout: 17,272		Republican gain from DemocraticRenee SchulteRepublican8,62850.0
Art Staed* Democratic8,61549.9
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [6]
District 37
Turnout: 13,021		Republican hold Renee Schulte*Republican6,83652.5
Mark J. Seidl Democratic5,76244.3

Awards

Schulte has received the following honors and awards:

  • 2011 Emerging Leader - State Legislative Leaders Foundation [7]
  • 2011 Toll Fellowship [8]
  • Voice of Children Award - Orchard Place Board of Directors [9]
  • Iowa Farm Bureau "Friend of Agriculture"[10]
  • Iowa Physician Assistant Society "Legislator of the Year"[11]

References
  1. "About Renee". Iowa House Republicans. 1970-12-09. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  2. PWN - Professional Women's Network - Home
  3. "Biography". Reneeschulte.net. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  4. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  5. Martyn, Chase (2008-11-29). "HD 37 recount does not change result". Iowa Independent. Center for Independent Media. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-10-10. On a 2-1 vote, the Recount Board certified the results of the House District 37 race Saturday evening, counting 8,615 votes for Staed and 8,628 for Schulte. That's a 13-vote margin, which means the recount netted Staed one vote.
  6. "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 78. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  7. http://reneeschulte.org/schulte-selected-for-leadership-program/
  8. http://www.csg.org/pubs/capitolideas/nov_dec_2011/2011henrytollfellows.aspx
  9. http://reneeschulte.org/voice-of-children-award-presented-representative-renee-schulte/
  10. http://www.iowafarmbureau.com/files/articles/2010/8/12965/friendsofag2010x.pdf
  11. Informatics, Inc. "Professional Women's Network – Home". PWN. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Art Staed		 37th District
2008 – present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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