Impact
Over more than two decades as a teacher and school leader in Texas and California, Eric Dillie has worked with thousands of students and families. In 2022, when he ran for the Alameda County Board of Education, former students, parents, colleagues, and fellow Rotarians wrote to The Independent, the Livermore Valley's community newspaper, about the educator and neighbor they know. Their letters are collected below, each with a link to the version published in the paper.
LVCP Nationally Ranked in Newsweek's Top 500 U.S. High Schools
During Eric Dillie's tenure as Campus Principal, Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory High School (LVCP) was named one of Newsweek magazine's Top 500 U.S. High Schools—placing #366 in the nation out of 16,200 public high schools, backed by a 98.7% graduation rate, 94.9% college-bound rate, and 77.9% college-readiness rate.
"We believe that every student can be successful and move on to a post-secondary educational institution. The staff at LVCP relentlessly works to ensure that every student is prepared and ready for not only post-secondary education, but career and life as well. We are proud of the work we do, and the national ranking proves that we are doing the right work." — Principal Eric Dillie
Published in The Independent, September 3, 2015: Magazine Ranks Charter Prep in Top 500 U.S. High Schools
Additional 2015 Newsweek & Livermore Press Coverage: America's Top High Schools 2015 — Newsweek · Newsweek 2015 High School Rankings Methodology · Livermore Has One of the Top High Schools in the Nation — Livermore Patch
LVCP Math Team Wins First Place in International Competition
Under Principal Eric Dillie, a four-student team from Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory (LVCP) won the $4,392 grand prize in the Association of Computational Mathematical Modeling competition, beating 111 high school and college teams across 13 countries in a 72-hour competition judged by seven American university professors.
"They competed on an international stage and won. It is important to understand that our local public high schools are no longer in competition with each other, but rather are in competition with the world. All Livermore public school students face a more competitive and globalized economy." — Principal Eric Dillie
Published in The Independent, November 5, 2015: LVCP Math Team Wins International Prize
LVCP Ranked Top 20 Among California Charter High Schools
Under Principal Eric Dillie, Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory (LVCP) was ranked #19 out of 243 California charter high schools by Niche.com based on academic achievement, SAT and ACT scores, and parent and student reviews.
"Straight A's and a 36 ACT score will not mean much if the student cannot collaborate with others, problem solve, and communicate effectively." — Principal Eric Dillie
Published in The Independent, April 7, 2016: Valley Schools Rank High in California
Featured: “Working with Families to Build Power: Summit Tamalpais’ Eric Dillie”
Published by 5C: the Contra Costa County Charter Coalition (5C Staff, August 4, 2024), this profile follows Eric’s move from Superintendent of Schools for the KEY Educational Group in Hayward to Executive Director of Summit Tamalpais, and his work partnering with families to advocate for quality schools.
Read the article: Working with Families to Build Power: Summit Tamalpais’ Eric Dillie (5C)
Letters published in The Independent
Letter from Bailey Musto, former student
"He didn't see me as a student with disabilities, he saw me as a young person trying to shape their mind, grow socially and develop into the person I was meant to be."
Published in The Independent, March 31, 2022: Eric Dillie for ACOE Trustee Area 7
Letter from Cody Wade, former student (Texas)
"Despite only knowing him for about a year, his kindness holds a strong memory that's lasted into my adult life."
Published in The Independent, May 19, 2022: Eric Dillie for Trustee – He Cares
Letter from Norma Angelica Brenner, former student (Texas)
"His support and guidance set me up for success as a business professional, educator, and future therapist for children."
Published in The Independent, March 31, 2022: Eric Dillie for ACOE Trustee
Letter from Chuk Campos, Livermore parent
"Eric is a problem solver while being a visionary. He is also honest, forthright, and humble."
Published in The Independent, March 31, 2022: Eric Dillie for Board of Education
Letter from Phillip Weiss, Livermore parent
"I know Eric to genuinely care for our students and their education."
Published in The Independent, April 21, 2022: Eric Dillie for Trustee
Letter from Carolyn Trinta, Livermore parent
"He comes from education; he puts children first and is a true warrior in education."
Published in The Independent, April 21, 2022: Eric Dillie for County Board Trustee
Letter from Fred Biletnikoff Jr., former colleague, Livermore Valley Charter Prep
"To our faculty, Eric was a strong mentor that supported, and embraced, the diversity and/or philosophical differences that each of us had."
Published in The Independent, April 7, 2022: Dillie Would Be Great Addition to Board of Education
Letter from Mony Nop, Livermore realtor and community leader
"Despite how different we are as people, I have never met anyone more inclusive than Eric."
Published in The Independent, April 28, 2022: Why Vote for Eric Dillie, Alameda County Board of Education
Letters from Jim Berry, Treasurer, Robot Garden Makerspace
"Eric is a passionate advocate for education and has led some outstanding educational programs with successful outcomes."
Published in The Independent, April 21, 2022: Eric Dillie for Alameda County Office of Education Trustee Area 7, and May 19, 2022: Eric Dillie for Office of Education
Letter from Bill Stevens, Rotarian and former Zone 7 Water Agency director
"He knows the challenges of trying to provide education for the pupils and the politics that have to be overcome to do the right thing."
Published in The Independent, May 19, 2022: Vote for Sarah, Dennis and Eric
Letter from Susan Munkner, nonprofit board colleague
Published in The Independent, May 5, 2022: Dillie for ACOE
Community Leaders Who Have Supported Eric
Janevette Cole, Trustee, Alameda County Board of Education, Area 5
Mony Nop, Realtor, Philanthropist, and Community Leader, City of Livermore
Kenny Shedd, Police Officer (retired) and former Oakland Raider wide receiver
Adisa Banjoko, Author, Educator, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100 Honoree 2020-2021
Dennis Gambs, Director, Zone 7 Water Board
Dick Quigley, Director (former), Zone 7 Water Board
Bill Stevens, Director (former), Zone 7 Water Board
Kevin Drake, Principal (retired), Granada High School, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Kamal Della, District 3 Commissioner, Cal North Soccer
Dr. Luis Reynoso, Trustee Area 1, Chabot-Las Positas Community College Board
Bob Tucknott, Electrical Contractor and Forensic Electrical Expert
Dr. Marion Sanchez, Community Leader and Nonprofit Board Member
Dimitris Kastriotis, Alameda County Planning Commission
Frank Vallejo, Board of Directors (former), Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Chuk Campos, Alameda County Agricultural Advisory Committee
Dr. Ahmad Zamani, Executive Director, Afghan Care
Jim Berry, Treasurer, Robot Garden Makerspace
