Our Leadership
With over 60 years of combined experience, our founders bring unparalleled expertise to your educational challenges. We've worked across public, private, charter, and contract schools in urban, suburban, and rural settings. From classrooms to district offices, we've partnered with stakeholders to enhance student learning. Now, we're ready to put that knowledge to work for your school. Let's collaborate to create tailored solutions that will transform your educational community and empower your students to thrive.
Eric Carlton
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Dr. Jonathan Brice
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Eric Carlton
Eric Carlton brings over 30 years of educational leadership expertise to School Equity Solutions, which he co-founded to help districts boost achievement and reduce discipline disparities. His diverse experience spans public education, where he served as a special education teacher and high school principal, and the private sector, where he led a company operating alternative schools across major U.S. cities. Eric's academic background includes degrees from UMBC, Johns Hopkins, and Walden University, with certifications in Administration, Special Education, and Instructional Leadership. A respected figure in education, Eric has received notable awards and led numerous external peer review teams, demonstrating his commitment to continuous school improvement and equitable education for all students.
Dr. Jonathan Brice
Dr. Jonathan Brice, co-founder of School Equity Solutions, brings over 30 years of PreK-12 leadership experience to the table. His expertise spans student services, social-emotional learning, and school discipline. Dr. Brice's career includes roles as teacher, administrator, and superintendent in diverse districts across multiple states. He also served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Department of Education during the Obama Administration, where he influenced discipline policies affecting 50 million students nationwide. With a doctorate from Harvard, Dr. Brice has successfully navigated challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic in education. His consulting work includes mentoring students, coaching principals, and chairing task forces on reducing youth violence. At School Equity Solutions, he focuses on helping districts boost achievement and reduce discipline disparities.