Eric Holmes

Dedicated and resourceful educational leader with over 20 years of experience in school administration, instructional leadership, and teaching. Proven ability to adapt curriculum for diverse learners, including gifted and neurodivergent students, achieving an 85% four-pass rate on the UTAH RISE. Expertise in facility management, safety protocols, and community relations.

Committed to fostering positive learning environments and driving student success, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and promoting equitable educational practices.

Elementary School Teacher - Salt Lake School District - Salt Lake City

(2026-08)

• Indian Hills Elementary – Salt Lake School District, 4th grade (Gifted and Talented)
• Adapted curriculum and instructional methods to meet the needs of gifted and talented students, including many with neurodivergent profiles.
• Maintained consistent daily and weekly communication with parents and guardians.
• Achieved an 85% four-pass rate on the UTAH RISE assessment in 2026.
• Newman Elementary School – Salt Lake School District, 4th and 5th grade teacher
• Educated students from low-income backgrounds, addressing diverse needs and challenging circumstances with tailored support.

Elementary Principal - Davis School District - Multiple Schools

(1998-07 - 2022-07)

• Spearheaded instructional leadership, staff training, employment, evaluation, financial management, and student, family, and community relations across several schools.
• Directed comprehensive facilities management, safety protocols, and resource allocation to ensure optimal operational efficiency.

Graduate Supervisor - Southern Utah University - Bountiful, United States

(2015-08 - 2016-04)

• Mentored and supervised public school administration graduate candidates, guiding their leadership practicum experiences in educational settings throughout northern Utah.

Adjunct Instructor - Utah State and Weber State University - Logan and Ogden

(1997-08 - 2010-06)

• Instructed and guided graduate and undergraduate students in Social Studies Methods and Content across multiple campuses, including Logan, Tooele, Salt Lake City, Blanding, and Ephraim, UT.

Guest Lecturer (Social Studies Content and Methods) - Weber State University - Ogden

(1997-09 - 2010-05)

Teacher and Undergraduate Student Advisor/Mentor - Edith Bowen Laboratory School - Logan, Utah

(1990-08 - 1998-06)

• Orchestrated all classroom activities and provided mentorship to undergraduate students within the elementary education department.

State and National Consultant - Utah State University - Salt Lake City, United States

(1995-01 - 2010-05)

• Served as Vice Chair for the Rights, Respect, Responsibility (3 R's) Citizenship/Law Education and "Finding Common Ground" initiatives.
• Acted as a consultant for the First Amendment Center, Washington, DC, delivering nationwide presentations on First Amendment issues, citizenship, and social sciences.

Full-time Private Teacher – 4th-8th Graders - Mesa School District, AZ - Murray

(1988-08 - 1990-06)

• Taught 5th Grade.

Fulltime Intern - Box Elder School District, UT - Tremonton, Utah

(1986-08 - 1987-06)

• Instructed a combined 3rd and 4th Grade class.

Master of Legal Studies - Legal Studies - University of Utah (2021-09 - 2022-08)

M.Ed.

• Education (Social Science Emphasis) - Utah State University (1993-01 - 1996-01)

License - Utah Public School Leadership/Administration - Utah State University (1998-06 - 2027-06)

B.A.

• Elementary Education (Social Studies Minor) - Utah State University (1983-09 - 1987-04)