Erika has worked at six different schools, five of which she helped open in their first year. She also spent time working for a local not-for-profit, Community Vision, as project manager for the Youth Leadership Osceola and Project OPEN (Osceola Poverty Elimination Network) programs, serving at-risk youth and adults in the community. Erika also served as the Business Partners in Education Specialist for the Osceola School District engaging local businesses in volunteerism.  

Erika was born and raised in Kissimmee and is a product of Osceola County public schools. She lives in St. Cloud with her husband of 20 years, Ricky, and their three children, all of whom are faithful members of a local church. 

She went on to graduate from the University of Florida in 2000 obtaining two Bachelor’s Degrees. In 2006, she received a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida and completed the Education Leadership program at Stetson University. 

She is a 2015 Leadership Osceola graduate, served as a State Buddies Mentor, volunteer member of the Silver Spurs Riding Club and member of P.E.O. Philanthropic Organization.