Eric Schill
Jacksonville, Florida, 32246
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Work Experience
Administrator DCSA
Charter School USA
Jacksonville, Florida 7/23-Present
Elementary Principal- Pendleton Elementary School
South Madison Community Schools, Pendleton, Indiana 2014- 7/2023
Elementary Assistant Principal- East Elementary
South Madison Community Schools, Pendleton, Indiana 2011-2014
Elementary Teacher
South Madison Community School Corporation, East Elementary, Pendleton, Indiana, 2007-2011
Carmel Clay Community School Corporation, Towne Meadow Elementary, Carmel, Indiana, 2006-2007
Sales Consultant
Overhead Door, Muncie Indiana, 2006-2007
Stoops Automotive Car Sales, Muncie, Indiana, 2005-2006
Accounting Manager and Account Specialist
IBC (Wonder Bread and Hostess Cake), Indianapolis, Indiana 1998-2005
Hamilton County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department, 1997-1998
Employed as an Officer for Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Master of Arts in Supervision and Leadership, May 2011
Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana
Licensed in Florida and Indiana
Elementary Education (grades 1-6, 7-8 Non-Departmental), Criminal Justice and Criminology
Bachelor of Science, May 1997, certification 2006
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Key Accomplishments
2019 IASP Principal of the Year, Indiana District 5
2014 IASP Assistant Principal of the Year, Indiana District 5
Retained staff in a high turnover industry by creating a culture of employee satisfaction with a shared vision
Educational plan improvements for over 900 students and 120 staff members
oCollected, interpreted, and assisted staff with data analysis and curriculum gaps to assist with school improvement, PL 221 Plan Revisions, and Indiana Reading Plan
oImplemented intervention programs to increase student success by at least 25% compared to peers
oOutpaced the State of Indiana IREAD success rates with a score of 93% compared to district and state at 60%. Best in the county ILEARN scores for 2022-2023. ILEARN scores also showed stronger gains than sister schools within the district
oOutperformed state of Indiana standardized test score average by 5-30% in every category by performing continuous data analysis on student data and adapting new methods to increase student understanding, resulting in improved test scores
oEnhanced professional staff proficiency by developing training plans with the model:
“Complacency doesn't build growth”
oImplemented additional staff training for educational intervention programs to provide for consistency of delivery with a focus on increasing success
oDeveloped metrics-based programs to evaluate underperforming students for inclusion in supplemental support programs
Response to Covid
oLed staff through very challenging and constant changes in remote, in-person and virtual learning
oImplemented social distancing and procedure policies while maintaining positive educational growth that outpaced all schools within a 15-mile radius
oMaintained consistent Reading and Math Success numbers even though the state average decreased 20%
oRetained existing staff throughout the pandemic (excluding normal turnover %)
Established relationships within the community
oStrengthened accelerating student’s goals and growth mindset by partnering with NESTLE, Ivy Tech, Ball State University, IUPUI, D-26, and others
oEncouraged relationships between the staff and local law enforcement by providing safety training and furnishing onsite workspace for officers
oPartnered with businesses, parents, and organizations to provide additional support and funding for students and staff raising over $300K, e.g. caregiving, tutoring, mentorships, targeted educational tools, etc
Key Responsibilities
Supervision of over 900 students and 120 staff members; Included all personnel across multiple physical locations (Vice Principals, teachers, assistants, administrative, support staff)
Coordination and reporting with the Board of Education and District Superintendent for implementation of educational programs and reporting progress / success
Developed new policies to fit with ever-changing society and norms
Facilities Administrator: Oversaw all operations across multiple physical facilities including education, maintenance, training, safety, grounds, and janitorial services
Management of education focus programs such as English as a Second Language, English and Math Interventions, Special Education, and High Ability programs
District Safety Manager for 3 years; Included successfully winning Safety Grants for 90k, 100k, 94k, Member of Indiana Safety Academy
Co-Intern Mentor: Trained others to develop their true potential to become leaders
Crisis Prevention Team Administrator: Developed programs to address student issues early; coordinate response during crisis situations; certified in CPR, AED, and CPI
Transportation coordinator with busing for daily activities, field trips, and sporting events
Budget: Oversaw operating budget to address needs for all students & employees and across all facilities
Fundraising: Raised over $300K through various programs to support additional needs of students & staff
As a teacher, coached sport teams, served on committees including co-chair SIP, Reading Adoption and Leadership, Social Studies Adoption, Science Adoption, Math Adoption, PBIS, RTI, as well as helping with AdvancEd school accreditation
Accounting Manager and Account Specialist (prior to becoming an educator). Built Account Relationships, Sales and Marketing, P & L review and adjustments based on sales trends of product lines, and OCF review. Also, developing systems for lowest unaccountable product in the nation as well as lowest days sales outstanding in collections. Managed 7 direct reports including Accounts Receivable