Erin Figula

Erin Figula has a diverse work experience. Erin is currently the Director of Professional Learning Services at Learning A-Z, a position they have held since March 2022. Prior to that, Erin founded EmpowerED Learning Group, LLC in 2020, where they provided education consulting services focused on developing meaningful and impactful learning experiences. At LEAP Innovations, Erin held several roles from 2015 to 2021, including Senior Director of Programs & Learning Design and Director of Professional Learning. In these roles, they led teams and designed, implemented, and evaluated learning programs for school and district leaders, educators, and pre-service teachers. Before joining LEAP Innovations, Erin worked at Chicago Public Schools as the MTSS Coordinator & Teacher Leader from 2009 to 2015, where they also taught various grades and served in leadership capacities. Erin began their career in marketing, working at organizations such as Chicago Tribune, The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, Urban Retail Properties, and Smith, Bucklin & Associates. Overall, Erin Figula's work experience spans education consulting, professional learning, program design, teaching, and marketing.

Erin Figula received their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Journalism from Ohio University, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. Later, they pursued a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Elementary Education from DePaul University from 2007 to 2009.

In addition to their formal education, Erin Figula has obtained several certifications. Erin holds Educator Endorsements in ESL, World Language French, Language Arts, Social Science, and Middle School from the Illinois State Board of Education. Erin also possesses a Type 03 Illinois Elementary Certificate for self-contained general education (K-9) from the same institution. The specific months and years when these certifications were obtained are not provided.