Eric Olson
Andover
Summary
Educator with a Master’s in Educational Leadership seeking to apply teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student development, wellness, and a positive school culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PE/Health
White Bear Lake Public Schools
White Bear Lake
08.2025 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Forest Lake Public Schools
Forest Lake
08.2024 - 06.2025
PE/HOPE Teacher
Apopka H.S.
Apopka
01.2022 - 06.2024
- PLC Leader
Offensive Line Coach
Apopka H.S.
Apopka
01.2022 - 06.2024
2022 4M State Runner-up, Regional and District Champs.
Assistant Boys Weightlifting Coach 2022-2024.
Head Girls Weightlifting Coach
Windermere H.S.
Windermere
01.2018 - 01.2022
- 2021-22 District Champs & Regional Runner-up- 3 state qualifiers
- 2020-21 Metro and District Runner-up-3 state qualifiers
PE/HOPE Teacher-PLC Team Leader
Windermere H.S.
Windermere
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Assistant Athletic Director - 2017-2022
Head Boys Weightlifting Coach
Windermere H.S.
Windermere
01.2017 - 01.2022
- 2021-22 West Metro & District Champs- Regional Runner-Up- 1 State Champ-8 State qualifiers
- 2020-21 West Metro & District Champs- 1 State Champ- 7 State qualifiers
- 2018-19 District & Regional Runner-Up-1 State qualifier
PE/HOPE Teacher/PLC Team Leader
Freedom H.S.
Orlando
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Reading Teacher - 2011-2013
Offensive Coordinator
Freedom H.S.
Orlando
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Offensive Line Coach
- State Playoffs 2005, 2010 & 2012
5th Grade Teacher-PLC Team Leader
West Creek Elementary
Orlando
01.2005 - 01.2011
6th Grade Teacher-Reading/Language Arts Teacher
Oak Park Elementary
Titusville
01.2004 - 01.2005
3rd Grade Teacher
Sculpture Elementary
Titusville
01.2003 - 01.2004
Offensive Line Coach
Astronaut H.S.
Titusville
01.2003 - 01.2004
- State Playoffs 2003 & 2004
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Cedar Mountain Elementary
Franklin
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Subjects taught: Reading & Math
- Coached Academic Triathlon 2001-2003
Head Football Coach
Cedar Mountain Elementary
Franklin
01.2001 - 01.2002
Head Football Coach
Windermere H.S.
Windermere
01.2021
- Offensive Coordinator 2017-2020
- State Playoffs 2020
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership (Teacher Leader)
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Science, Coaching & Athletic Training
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN01-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Team leadership
- Athletic coaching
- Curriculum development
Honors Achievements
- 2022, Coach of the Year Metro West Boys Weightlifting
- 2021, Coach of the year Metro West Boys Weightlifting
- 2020, FACA Central Florida Assistant Football Coach of the Year
- 2012, Freedom H.S. Exceptional Reading Learning Gains Teacher Award
- 1999, USA Today All-American Honorable Mention MSU-Mankato, All North Central Conference, Bob Otto Coaches Award MSU
References
- Lyle Heinz, Principal-Apopka HS, 321-946-9815
- Andrew Leftakis, Principal-Windermere HS, 407-697-3048
- Harold R. Border, Executive Area Director, School Transformation Office-OCPS, 407-317-3200 Ext-2719
- Russel Williams, AD Windermere H.S, 407-232-1918
- Rolando R. Bailey, Principal- Evans H.S, 407-342-3595
- Jeff Rolson, Head Football Coach, Apopka H.S., 850-691-8348
- Andrew Johnson, Head Football Coach, Boone H.S, 407-232-1918
- Robert Couch, Centre College OL, 214-769-6200
- Abner Smith, Offensive Coordinator, Apopka HS, 615-306-7844
Coaching History
- White Bear Lake High School., 06/01/25 - Present Offensive Coordinator
- Forest Lake High School., 06/01/24 - 06/01/25 Offensive Line Coach
- CoachApopka H.S., Apopka, FL, 08/01/22 - 06/01/24 Offensive Line Coach, Assistant Boys Weightlifting Coach
- Windermere H.S., Windermere, FL, 08/01/17 - 05/31/22, Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Head Boys Weightlifting Coach, Head Girls Weightlifting Coach
- Freedom H.S., Orlando, FL, 08/01/05 - 05/31/16, Offensive Coordinator
- Astronaut H.S., Titusville, FL, 08/01/03 - 05/31/04, Offensive Line Coach
- Cedar Mountain Elementary, Franklin, MN, 08/01/01 - 05/31/02, Head Football Coach
Teaching History
- Apopka H.S., Apopka, FL, 08/01/22 - Present, PE/HOPE Teacher
- Windermere H.S., Windermere, FL, 08/01/17 - 05/31/22, PE/HOPE Teacher-PLC Team Leader, Assistant Athletic Director
- Freedom H.S., Orlando, FL, 08/01/11 - 05/31/17, PE/HOPE Teacher/PLC Team Leader, Reading Teacher
- West Creek Elementary, Orlando, FL, 08/01/05 - 05/31/11, 5th Grade Teacher-PLC Team Leader
- Oak Park Elementary, Titusville, FL, 08/01/04 - 05/31/05, 6th Grade Teacher-Reading/Language Arts Teacher
- Sculpture Elementary, Titusville, FL, 08/01/03 - 05/31/04, 3rd Grade Teacher
- Cedar Mountain Elementary, Franklin, MN, 08/01/01 - 05/31/03, 5th/6th Grade - Subjects taught- Reading & Math
Timeline
PE/Health
White Bear Lake Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Forest Lake Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
PE/HOPE Teacher
Apopka H.S.
01.2022 - 06.2024
Offensive Line Coach
Apopka H.S.
01.2022 - 06.2024
Head Football Coach
Windermere H.S.
01.2021
Head Girls Weightlifting Coach
Windermere H.S.
01.2018 - 01.2022
PE/HOPE Teacher-PLC Team Leader
Windermere H.S.
01.2017 - 01.2022
Head Boys Weightlifting Coach
Windermere H.S.
01.2017 - 01.2022
PE/HOPE Teacher/PLC Team Leader
Freedom H.S.
01.2011 - 01.2017
Offensive Coordinator
Freedom H.S.
01.2005 - 01.2016
5th Grade Teacher-PLC Team Leader
West Creek Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2011
6th Grade Teacher-Reading/Language Arts Teacher
Oak Park Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2005
3rd Grade Teacher
Sculpture Elementary
01.2003 - 01.2004
Offensive Line Coach
Astronaut H.S.
01.2003 - 01.2004
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Cedar Mountain Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2003
Head Football Coach
Cedar Mountain Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2002
Master of Science - Educational Leadership (Teacher Leader)
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Science, Coaching & Athletic Training
Minnesota State University