Meet Eric Hall
I’ve called Alamance County home for 26 years. I work at Elon University as Assistant Provost for Scholarship and Creative Activity and Professor of Exercise Science, and my wife and I have two children in ABSS schools. I’m running for the Board of Education on November 3rd as an educator, researcher, parent, and neighbor who deeply cares for our schools.
A Career Rooted in Education
My entire career has been rooted in education. At Elon, I work with faculty, staff, and students to support teaching, learning, and research across campus. I’ve seen how much it matters when educators have the resources, time, and support they need—and how quickly things become difficult when they don’t.
As a professor, I’ve spent years in the classroom helping students grow, ask better questions, and prepare for what comes next. As an administrator, I’ve worked on programs that help students succeed and remove barriers to their progress. Those experiences shape how I think about what students and educators in ABSS need to thrive.
Rooted in Our Community
Alamance County is not just where I work—it’s where my family lives, learns, and puts down roots. Our children attend Elon Elementary and Western Alamance Middle School, so we experience ABSS as parents as well as educators. We care about the same things many families here do: safe schools, strong teaching, clear communication, and a sense that our kids are known and supported.
Over more than two decades, I’ve gotten to know this community through schools, local events, and relationships built over time. Those connections remind me that every decision the Board makes affects real students, families, and educators—not just numbers on a page.
Professional Foundation
My entire career has been rooted in education. At Elon, I work with faculty, staff, and students to support teaching, learning, and research across campus. I’ve seen how much it matters when educators have the resources, time, and support they need—and how quickly things become difficult when they don’t.
As a professor, I’ve spent years in the classroom helping students grow, ask better questions, and prepare for what comes next. As an administrator, I’ve worked on programs that help students succeed and remove barriers to their progress. Those experiences shape how I think about what students and educators in ABSS need to thrive.
Rooted in Alamance
Alamance County is not just where I work—it’s where my family lives, learns, and puts down roots. Our children attend Elon Elementary and Western Alamance Middle School, so we experience ABSS as parents as well as educators. We care about the same things many families here do: safe schools, strong teaching, clear communication, and a sense that our kids are known and supported.
Over more than two decades, I’ve gotten to know this community through schools, local events, and relationships built over time. Those connections remind me that every decision the Board makes affects real students and families.
I believe in transparency and advocacy. As a Board member, I will ensure that the voices of our community are translated into policy that supports educational excellence for everyone. Serving on the Board is a way I can use my experience in education and leadership to help.
Led by Evidence
In my role as Assistant Provost for Scholarship and Creative Activity, I work with budgets, strategic planning, and programs that support student and faculty success.
I’m used to looking closely at data, asking hard questions, and working with others to find practical solutions.
As a researcher, I believe decisions should be grounded in evidence and informed by the people most affected.
As a collaborator, I know that good outcomes come from listening carefully, being transparent, and treating others with respect—even when we disagree.
These are the same skills I would bring to the Board of Education: a data‑driven mindset and a steady focus on what will help students and educators most.
For ABSS Futures
I’m running for the Alamance‑Burlington Board of Education on November 3rd because I believe strong public schools are essential to the future of our community. I want ABSS to be a place where students feel safe and supported, educators feel valued and heard, and families can trust the decisions being made. Serving on the Board is one way I can use my experience in education, research, and leadership to help. I want to work with others to improve student outcomes, support the people who make our schools work every day, and make thoughtful, transparent decisions about how we use our resources. Most of all, I want every student in ABSS—including my own children—to have meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
