Eric McCarty is an accomplished educational professional currently serving as an Assistant Principal and Secondary English Language Arts and Reading Coordinator for Waxahachie Independent School District since July 2020. In addition, Eric is a Podcast Host for InstructGold since October 2021. Previous experience includes roles as a Bookseller at Barnes & Noble, where exceptional customer service and a passion for reading were highlighted, and as an Educator for Mesquite Independent School District, teaching English 4 and AP Literature & Composition while developing innovative curriculum and lesson plans. Eric's early career included positions as an Inside Sales Associate at Edmentum and in Sales at Thomson Reuters, achieving notable sales success. Educational credentials include a Master of Liberal Studies in Creative Writing from Southern Methodist University, a Business Administration degree from Millsaps College, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at Tyler.