Eric C. Sheninger

"If something is important to us, we will find a way. If not, then we’ll make an excuse."

Eric is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School.

His main focus is purposeful integration of technology to facilitate student learning, improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.

Eric has received numerous awards and acknowledgments for his work. He is a CDE Top 30 award recipient, Bammy Award winner, NASSP Digital Principal Award winner, PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient, winner of Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award, Google Certified Innovator, Adobe Education Leader, and ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.He has also contributed on education for the Huffington Post, sits on the advisory board for many innovative companies, and was named to the NSBA “20 to Watch” list in 2010 for technology leadership. TIME Magazine also identified Eric as having one of the 140 Best Twitter Feeds in 2014.

He now presents and speaks nationally to assist other school leaders to embrace and effectively utilize technology. His blog, A Principal’s Reflections, was selected as Best School Administrator Blog in 2013 and 2011 by Edublogs. It was also recognized with an Editor’s Choice Content Award in 2014 by Smartbrief Education.

Eric began his career in education as a Science Teacher at Watchung Hills Regional High School where he taught a variety of subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Ecology) and coached several sports (ice hockey, football, lacrosse). He then transitioned into the field of educational administration as an Athletic Director/Supervisor of Physical Education & Health and Vice Principal in the New Milford School District.

What subjects and genres does Eric C. Sheninger write in?

He writes in education and leadership, with a focus on digital leadership, school transformation, technology integration, professional development for educators, and improving school communications and branding.

What are some of his key books and what do they cover?

Notable titles include UnCommon Learning (creating schools that work for kids), BrandED (storytelling, relationships, and school branding), Learning Transformed (designing tomorrow's schools), Digital Leadership (changing paradigms for changing times), and Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms (preparing learners for the future). They address technology use, leadership practices, learning space design, and strategic communications for schools.

Where should I start if I'm new to his work?

If you are a school leader interested in strategy and culture start with Digital Leadership or Learning Transformed. For classroom-level practices and preparing students for the future try Disruptive Thinking or UnCommon Learning. If your focus is on communications and stakeholder engagement begin with BrandED.

Who will benefit most from his books?

His books are aimed primarily at educators, school leaders, instructional coaches, and district administrators, though they are also useful for policymakers and anyone interested in how technology and leadership can transform K-12 education.

Has Eric C. Sheninger received recognition for his work?

Yes. He has received multiple honors including CDE Top 30, a Bammy Award, NASSP Digital Principal Award, PDK Emerging Leader Award, Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award, recognition as a Google Certified Innovator and Adobe Education Leader, and inclusion on NSBA’s 20 to Watch list, among others.