Eric Twadell

Eric Twadell, PhD, has served as social studies teacher, curriculum director, and assistant superintendent for leadership and organizational development, and currently he serves as the superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Stevenson High School has been described by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as "the most recognized and celebrated school in America" and is one of only three schools to win the USDE Blue Ribbon Award on four occasions....See more

Eric Twadell, PhD, has served as social studies teacher, curriculum director, and assistant superintendent for leadership and organizational development, and currently he serves as the superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Stevenson High School has been described by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as "the most recognized and celebrated school in America" and is one of only three schools to win the USDE Blue Ribbon Award on four occasions. Stevenson was one of the first comprehensive schools designated a New American High School by the USDE as a model of successful school reform. In the popular press, Stevenson High School has been repeatedly cited as one of America's top high schools and the birthplace of Professional Learning Communities at WorkTM. Eric has written multiple professional articles and is a contributing author to The Collaborative Administrator and The Collaborative Teacher. As a dedicated PLC practitioner, he has worked with state departments of education and local schools and districts throughout the United States to advance the successful implementation of the PLC model and achieve school improvement and reform. An accessible and articulate authority on PLC concepts, Eric brings hands-on experience to his presentations and workshops. In addition to his teaching and leadership roles, Eric has been involved in coaching numerous athletic teams, and facilitating outdoor education and adventure travel programs. He is a member of several professional organizations, including Learning Forward and ASCD, and he earned a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policies Studies from Loyola University Chicago. To learn more about Eric's work, follow @ELT247365 on Twitter. See less