Eric Sanchez graduated from Binghamton University in 2002 and started his career in education by joining Teach for America. In 2010, he co-founded Henderson Collegiate with his wife, Carice Sanchez, with a class of 100 4th graders. Today, Eric serves as the CEO over the K-12 school serving over 1,300 students, of whom 86% qualify for free or reduced-price meals and 95% identify as students of color. Under his leadership, the school has Exceeded its Expected Growth every year since opening. An alumni of the National Principals Academy Fellowship and the Leverage Leadership Institute through the Relay Graduate School of Education, Eric additionally serves on the Charter School Advisory Board for the state of North Carolina.