ERIC SWEIVEN
Coaching for New Charter School Leaders
Helping beginning principals and directors lead with clarity, confidence, and courage
Coaching for Charter Leaders
Simple, real-world support for new charter principals and directors.
Bring your real challenges
We start with what’s actually on your plate—staff issues, parent concerns, board pressure, enrollment, compliance. You don’t need to clean it up first, just bring the real story.
Define and design a simple plan
Together we sort the noise from the priorities, pick your top 2–3 focus areas for the next 30–90 days, and build simple rhythms—meetings, check-ins, calendars—that fit your needs.
Lead with clarity and confidence
You start making decisions with more peace and less second-guessing. Hard conversations feel more manageable, your week feels less chaotic, and you build habits that keep you from burning out.
ABOUT ME
I love adventure. All shapes and sizes. Especially Learning. To me, the process of learning is one of the greatest adventures in a person's life. It can include everything we do! My passion is to support educators so they are equipped to encourage students toward discovering their strengths and pursuing their own learning adventures.
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MY EXPERIENCE
January 2021 - Present
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
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Oversight of new resources and systems for school-wide rollout.
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Design and Implement new systems and procedures for purchasing and processing curriculum.
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Training new staff in all aspects of school systems.
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Goal setting for training of all staff.
December 2013 - January 2021
DIRECTOR OF ONLINE LEARNING AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Researched, designed and developed new online service offerings and related technologies and processes for solving education and communication challenges.
Evaluated and implemented the latest processes and technology solutions as well as researching, evaluating and implementing educational resources for all students.
December 2009Â - May 2019
ADJUNCT FACULTY, WJU
Delivered in-depth instruction in various topics, including application of computer technologies and successful business operations for real-world learning scenarios.
Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
December 2001Â - December 2013
PRINCIPAL/COORDINATOR OF EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of technology based tools, resources and services that enhance the educational and instructional experiences for all staff, parents, and students ultimately resulting in increased student achievement, staff effectiveness and on-going development.
Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and to facilitate collaboration.
December 2000 - December 2001
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
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Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
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Coordinated with school personnel, parents and students to determine disciplinary actions for behavioral issues.
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Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
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Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
December 1998Â - December 2000
ADJUNCT FACULTY, CSUS
Taught upper division writing course covering basic philosophical, historical, psychological and scientific foundations and developments in leisure and recreation theory; review of the cultural forces, institutions and theories that affect individuals and society.
Designed and facilitated elective course on philosophical, historical and foundations of experiential education.
EDUCATION
January 2003Â - June 2006
MA, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Education degree with focus on experiential education and school culture
December 1992Â - January 1993
BA, PRESCOTT COLLEGE
Experiential education with a concentration in communication and small group dynamics.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE
Attended Charter Schools Development Center week long charter school administrator leadership intensive with training and professional development in charter school leadership, governance, finance, special education, as well as key leadership concepts and skills.
CHAIRPERSON TRAINING
In-person and online training to effectively lead and manage a small team while allowing guidelines and expectations set forth by commission during WASC school site visitations for accreditation.
CLEVER
Completed level 3 of Clever online training for planning and leading school wide implementation of single sign on portal.
LEADERSHIP COHORT
Attended and lead conference and multi-day leadership training. Attendees from many different nations. Focused on mentoring, leading change and impacting communities for good.
STRENGTHFINDERS COACH
Multi-day training using the Clifton StrengthFinders to coach people and support personal goals. Using a Strengths-based approach to help professionals become more engaged, perform at higher levels and transform their work/life relationships.
CUE CONFERENCE
Attended Computer Using Educators (2008-2013) conference with focus on technology integration, online learning, and 21st Century Skills.
CCSA CHARTER SCHOOLS CONFERENCE
Attended California Charter Schools Association, 10 conferences over 15 years covering charter school leadership, governance, technology, California charter legislation, teacher development, and school culture.
CSDC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Attended conference and lead networking session covering charter school leadership, governance, technology, California charter legislation, teacher development, and school culture.
TESTIMONIALS
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MY SKILLS
Tricks of the Trade
COMMUNICATION
Empathy and Positivity
CONNECTEDNESS
Finding Patterns and Designing Solutions
RESEARCH AND DATA
Bringing Clarity and Direction