Meet Amanda 

I was born and raised south of Ft. Wayne IN. A small county where corn fields, bonfires and
gravel roads were aplenty. Eventually, I moved north and settled in the Mishawaka area. There,
I was active with my children’s school and was a preschool teacher while my three daughters
were young. When they got older I was able to be more involved and was the President of PTA
within their elementary school, earned my certification in HighScope Curriculum, and was even
in college for Early Childhood Education. While life just got busy, as my children began more
activities, I was guided in a different direction.
While meeting with friends, I met my now husband Ryan Schrader. We have been married for 4
years and counting and have a beautifully messy and blended family. I gained two bonus
children, one is an adult and his daughter is right in the mix of the other three. We never have a
dull moment, and laughter is high when you are around our home! My husband is a USPS
Letter Carrier, almost finished with his Christian Leadership and Business Management Degree,
and grew up in the Michiana area. Together, we have a network of business’, friends, and
colleagues that we love to share.
After we sold our South Bend home in 2021 with Erin Simpson at Inspired Homes, and
purchased another in North Liberty, I knew the culture was one of tenacity, grace and living out
God’s word. In an ever changing world, Inspired Homes posted about an opportunity I knew I
couldn’t miss! I joined as a Transaction Coordinator for DOT 429 a short time ago and I am
steadily amazed at the inward expression of the outward Faith. Truly walking alongside our
clients and our agents in a supportive and Godly environment has been a refreshing
experience. When you work with Inspired Homes, you’ll truly get Service with a Purpose.
I am here to help agents of DOT 429 make sure all the details are taken care of. Ensuring
timelines are kept and the ins and outs of home buying and selling are navigated with precision.
Our mission at Inspired Homes is to make the home buying experience, all about YOU!