About me
Erica Wallstrom is a senior associate with the Great Schools Partnership. She joined the GSP team after 15 years working as an educator in Rutland, Vermont. Erica took on a number of different roles both at the high school and middle school level, including working as science teacher, internship mentor, capstone instructor, and director of student engagement. Her professional passion lies in thinking outside of the box in order to provide students with engaging, real-world learning opportunities where they become authentic agents for change. While getting out of the classroom often meant moving to green spaces around her school’s parking lots and athletic fields, it also included traveling with students to the far reaches of the world: Japan, Peru, Greenland, and even Antarctica. These powerful learning experiences and cultural exchanges were possible through the support of two separate fellowships: the Rowland Foundation Fellowship and the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. During these fellowships, Erica worked collaboratively with international teams to connect student learning to both content area standards and to transferable skills such as creative problem solving, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. Erica received a BA in geology from Carleton College and then went on to earn both an M.A.Ed in curriculum development and a principal licensure from Castleton University. Her love for outdoor adventures and salty sea breezes means that Erica can often be found hiking or trail running along the coast with her husband and dog.
