Eric R ThomasEric Robert Thomas is originally from Newark, New Jersey; he also claims East Orange, New Jersey, Tallahassee, Florida, and Queens, New York as home. Eric has been an elementary teacher for 24 years. I have been blessed with the honor of being Teache of the Year in three different schools. In 2008 my students were featured in the New York Times in an article "Trenton Students Find Strength in a Pact of Their Own." In 2010 I received the "Community Cares Award" given by The Three Doctors Foundation. When Eric isn't teaching in a school, he's probably teaching percussion, participating in storytelling, tap dancing, or promoting local jazz events. Read More Read Less