Erick began his career in program management with the Boys and Girls Clubs in his native Atlanta. He managed and evaluated educational, cultural, physical fitness, and enrichment after school programs for approximately 100 children ages 6 to 15 from diverse backgrounds. He also directed summer program sites that provided students with fun, educational, and safe experiences. His time with the Boys and Girls Clubs enabled him to cultivate strong relationships with children and their families and contributes to his understanding of how effective support systems help families thrive.

In 2002, Erick transitioned to education as a way to have greater impact on the lives of young people. Initially he managed an in-school reading and math tutoring program at five middle schools in Atlanta Public Schools. Since then, he has taught social studies in public and charter high schools in Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, D.C., spending the last 5 years teaching in a rigorous high school International Baccalaureate program. As a teacher and eventually as a parent himself, Erick came to realize the confusion many parents face in trying to understand schools and make wise choices for their child’s education.

Erick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Science in Educational Administration from Trinity Washington University. He is married to a nonprofit executive and is the father of a daughter in elementary school.