Eric Dillie: Leadership & Board Experience
For 24 years across California and Texas, Eric Dillie has built and led high-performing schools and served on nonprofit governing boards—working from the classroom to the principalship, superintendency, executive directorship, and boardroom to expand opportunity for every student. (View Eric Dillie on LinkedIn)
School & Executive Leadership Experience
Summit Public Schools: Tamalpais (Richmond, CA) — Executive Director (2022–Present)
Leads a tuition-free 7th–12th grade public charter school serving more than 600 students in Richmond, California, most from global-majority and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Manages a $6M+ budget, supervises 55 staff members, directs instructional leadership and school culture, and negotiates and ratifies collective bargaining agreements with Unite Summit. In October 2026, led Summit Tamalpais to a five-year charter renewal (2027–2032) approved by the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education.
Key Educational Group (Dublin, CA) — Superintendent of Schools (2018–2022)
Served as Superintendent of Schools and program lead for a K–8 public charter school in Hayward, California—where 97.5% of scholars were students of color and a high share came from socioeconomically disadvantaged households—while overseeing a network of early childhood and preschool facilities in Colorado and Wyoming and international school initiatives. Managed a $6M+ budget and supervised 52 staff members across multiple sites, directing academic programming, compliance, operations, and community partnerships.
York Education Group (Beijing, China / Las Vegas, NV) — Director of International Programs (2016–2018)
Managed a $500,000 budget and led international admissions, student recruitment, and academic program partnerships connecting international students with top-tier U.S. private schools. Built curriculum agreements and financial and academic development partnerships with schools abroad, supervised admissions teams in the United States and China, and designed and delivered professional development for school teams in China.
Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory High School (Livermore, CA) — Campus Principal (2013–2016)
Served as educational and instructional leader for a college-preparatory public charter high school (grades 9–12) in Livermore, supervising 32 staff members and leading a comprehensive school turnaround that strengthened special education (IEP) and English learner supports, faculty collaboration, and college readiness. Under Eric's leadership, LVCP was ranked #366 in the nation in Newsweek's 2015 Top 500 U.S. High Schools (placing in the top 1% of U.S. public high schools, covered in The Independent and Livermore Patch), won first place and the $4,392 grand prize in an international computational math competition against 111 high school and college teams from 13 countries, ranked #19 among California charter high schools, and produced numerous National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Finalists. Read more on the Impact page.
Winfree Academy Charter Schools (Irving & Grand Prairie / Dallas, TX) — Campus Principal (2009–2011, 2012–2013) & Director of Instruction (2011–2012)
Served four years in campus and network leadership across a seven-school public charter high school network in the Dallas–Fort Worth area serving students from the global majority and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds:
Campus Principal (2012–2013): Founded and opened the new Grand Prairie high school campus from the ground up, supervising 28 staff members and establishing academic programming, staffing, operations, and community partnerships that paired rigorous coursework with adult education and on-campus social services, including an in-school drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
Director of Instruction (2011–2012): Led curriculum alignment, instructional practice, professional development, and school expansion across all seven campuses—supervising six campus principals and 95 staff members and supporting expansion efforts that generated $4.5M in additional revenue. The network's work earned recognition from the Broad Foundation for excellence in urban public education.
Campus Principal (2009–2011): Managed a $4M campus budget and 28 staff members, leading comprehensive campus turnaround initiatives that increased the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state assessment standards by 25% in a single academic year. Schools were recognized as Distinguished in 2009–10, 2010–11, and 2012–13.
Coppell Middle School North, Coppell ISD (Coppell / Dallas, TX) — Classroom Teacher, Gifted & Talented (2006–2009)
Taught 7th-grade history, humanities, and integrated research in an innovative Gifted and Talented (GT) program in one of Texas's top-performing public school districts. Developed specialized GT curriculum for the district, coached middle school athletics, and led district-wide GT professional development for teachers.
C.D. Fulkes Middle School, Round Rock ISD (Round Rock / Austin, TX) — Classroom Teacher & Athletic Coach (2002–2006)
Taught 6th-grade history, coached 7th- and 8th-grade football and athletics, and served on the campus Site-Based Committee and turnaround team at a campus serving a majority of students from the global majority and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Board of Directors, Governance & Civic Leadership
Board of Directors (Board of Trustees), Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy (Hayward, CA): Governing board member for a tuition-free public TK–8 charter school offering daily instruction in Arabic or Spanish and committed to academic excellence, culturally responsive teaching, and support for English learners. (KEY Academy Board of Directors)
Board of Directors, Contra Costa County Charter Coalition (5Cs) (Richmond, CA): Founding leadership team member (2022) and governing board director for a regional 501(c)(3) coalition uplifting public charter school students and families across Contra Costa County. (cococharters.org/about)
Board of Directors, Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation (Livermore, CA): Board member supporting local community events and charitable fundraisers, including the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival, Bikes and Brews, and the annual Livermoron brew crawl and food drive benefiting the Alameda County Community Food Bank. (livermore.beer)
Candidate, Alameda County Board of Education, Trustee Area 7 (2022): Ran for the Alameda County Board of Education representing Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Sunol (Trustee Area 7), campaigning on academic excellence, fiscal accountability, and protecting high-performing public and charter schools serving diverse learners. Earned broad support from former students, parents, teachers, Rotarians, and elected leaders across the Tri-Valley and East Bay; read their published letters on the Impact page.
Advisor to Elected School Board Trustees (Alameda County & East Bay, CA): Advised elected school board trustees across the East Bay, including Alameda County Board of Education Area 5 President Janevette Cole, on educational policy, charter school governance, and community outreach.
Board of Directors & Communications Chair (Former, through April 2026), Rotarian Foundation of Livermore (Livermore, CA): Served on the board of the charitable foundation backed by Livermore's Rotary clubs, which manages a $1M+ endowment and has awarded more than $1.5M in community grants for youth literacy, local families, and student scholarships; active member of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley. (rotarianfoundationlivermore.org)
Board of Directors (Former), Partners for Change Tri-Valley (Livermore, CA): Served on the governing board and led fundraising initiatives—including raising $52,000 in a single campaign—for a Livermore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping families chart a course out of poverty. (pfctv.org)
Board of Directors, Director of Education (Former), Rising Young Leaders (San Francisco Bay Area, CA): Served on the board of an educational nonprofit focused on youth leadership development and community service.
Board of Directors (Former), East Bay Home Ownership Opportunity (East Bay, CA): Served on the board of a nonprofit focused on economic empowerment and expanding homeownership opportunities for East Bay families.
Education & Credentials
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Administration — University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Science — University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2001
California Administrative Services Credential, Clear (2013–Present)
California Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science (2020–Present)
Texas EC–12 Principal Certification (2008–Present)
Texas Standard Classroom Teacher Certificate, Secondary Social Studies Composite, Grades 6–12 (2002–Present)
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Leadership · School Turnaround · Staff Development & Coaching · Instructional Design & Curriculum Alignment · Budget & Operations ($6M+) · Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations · Charter School Governance & Authorizer Relations · Nonprofit Board Governance · International Programs
What Eric Believes About Schools
High-quality public schools, whether district or charter, should be measured by how well they serve every student, including students of color and students from low-income families. Eric's work centers on giving students the skills, knowledge, and habits they need for a concrete next step toward a fulfilled life.
