A Career of Serving

Eric Dillie is an active member of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore and the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation. He also advises elected officials in Alameda County and previously served on the Board of Directors at Partners for Change Tri-Valley, a non-profit focused on breaking the cycle of poverty. In 2022, Eric ran for the Alameda County Board of Education, demonstrating his commitment to local educational leadership.

Since 2022, Eric has been the Executive Director of Summit Public Schools Tamalpais in Richmond, CA. His extensive leadership experience includes roles such as Superintendent of Schools at Key Educational Group, Principal at Livermore Valley Charter High School, and Director of International Programs at a private school group. Additionally, Eric brings over seven years of public school teaching experience, having taught 6th and 7th-grade history in Texas.

Eric holds a Bachelor’s in Social Science from the University of Northern Iowa, a Master’s in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas, and multiple teaching and administrative credentials in California and Texas.

Candidate Statement - 2022 ACOE Board Campaign

I am a first generation college graduate, raised in a blue collar labor union home, by parents who earned their GED. My parents instilled in me the importance of education, and the attention, care, and love shown to me by public school teachers are what influenced me to become a public school educator, administrator, non-profit leader, and Rotarian.

My career experience includes a variety of educational communities, which has allowed me to understand the myriad of challenges faced by schools and the families they serve. My knowledge and understanding of the issues will prove invaluable as a Board Trustee.

I love serving my community. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Livermore based Partners for Change Tri-Valley, a 501c3 non-profit focused on helping people chart a course out of poverty. I am also an active member of the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley.

I ask for your vote. Allow me to use my experience to faithfully serve and support educational services for the people of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Sunol as the Area 7 Trustee for the Alameda County Board of Education.

ACOE Board Decision May 2024 - Hayward Collegiate Public Charter School

In 2022, one of the reasons I ran for the ACOE Board, was to protect high quality schools like Hayward Collegiate. High quality public schools that exemplary serve scholars of color, who are also socioeconomically disadvantaged, should be celebrated, protected, and allowed to expand their program.

The recent decision by the Alameda County Board of Education to deny Hayward Collegiate Public Charter School's request for grade level expansion is deeply concerning. This decision is perplexing and disheartening, given the remarkable achievements of the school's students.

Hayward Collegiate Public Charter School serves 99.9% students of color, with 60% being socioeconomically disadvantaged. The students have demonstrated outstanding performance on the annual state assessment (CAASPP): 

✨ 67.56% of students met or exceeded ELA standards 

✨ 64.87% of students met or exceeded math standards

In stark contrast, within Hayward USD, only 33.37% of students meet or exceed ELA standards, and a mere 19.37% meet or exceed math standards. These numbers highlight the incredible work being done at Hayward Collegiate.

The vote in favor of the expansion, supported by Trustee Ken Berrick and President Janevette Cole, recognizes the importance of supporting schools that deliver exceptional results for children. It is crucial to bring this matter back to the agenda for another vote. The students at Hayward Collegiate deserve every opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Supporting the expansion of a school that is clearly making a significant difference should be a priority. Let’s rally together to ensure our children receive the education they deserve.

Watch the determination meeting for Hayward Collegiate HERE