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Eric Skanson, Ed. D.
Who is EMS?
Innovative leader, team builder, culture wizard, strategic thinker, FATHER, Husband, ED. Leader Fights any cause worth fighting
n addition to being part of the foundation of SchoolPro K12, Dr. Eric Skanson has over 16 years of experience in public school administration and 22 years of education at large. He is a seasoned leader focusing on positive change, outstanding culture, and collaboration.
Eric has dedicated his career to driving positive change in organizations. Since 2014, Eric has been an executive board member of the Minnesota Elementary School Principal’s Association (MESPA). In 2019, he was elected as the president of MESPA, a professional advocacy group with 900 members.
Eric’s achievements do not stop there. He was recognized as the Elementary Principal of the Year in 2019 and represented Minnesota with pride. Eric is also an adjunct professor at both Bethel University and St. Cloud State University. He obtained his Doctorate in Education from the University of Minnesota in 2016, focusing on collaboration for organizational improvement.
Eric’s career includes various roles such as teacher, coach, administrator, executive member, Executive Director of STRIDE Academy, and CEO of SchoolPro K12. He holds degrees from Valley City State University and Hamline University, as well as a Certificate of Educational Administration.
Eric is an exceptional leader, a visionary of change, and an expert communicator. He believes in the balanced use of face-to-face interactions and social media to bring people together. His skills in developmental evaluation practices, including survey development, onsite cultural inventory, goal setting, and measurement, have helped shape the purpose and outcomes of collaboration in multiple organizations for positive change. Eric’s engaging teaching style and lesson development make his professional development experiential and unforgettable.
2008 Region 8AAA Assistant Soccer Coach of the Year
Central Divisional Leadership Award Recipient in 2013
MESPA School of Excellence in 2015
MESPA Executive Team Member 2015-2020
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Doctorate of Education, Organizational Leadership Policy Development 2016
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Certificate of K-12 Administrative Licensure 2007
Certificate of Superintendent Licensure 2017
Hamline University St. Paul, MN Master of Arts in Education 2005
Valley City State University at NDSU Fargo, ND Bachelor of Science in Education 2001
