Erin Niebrugge is an educator with 11 years of experience and has served as a CEO facilitator for the past 5 years. She holds a Mathematics degree from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Erin has taught a wide range of courses including Algebra I & II, Geometry, Advanced Math, Accounting, Business Law, Introduction to Business, Business Communications, Computers, Community Service, and Cooperative Education.

During the school year, Erin works part-time as a teacher at St. Elmo High School while also facilitating the Fayette County CEO Program. 

Erin also contracts with the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship as a survey coordinator, analyzing pre- and post-program impact surveys from CEO programs nationwide to make their data clear, meaningful, and actionable.

In addition, she has spent several summers with the Golden Apple Foundation as a reflective leader, mentoring pre-service teachers through their early classroom experiences. As a former Golden Apple Scholar, she values the mentorship that shaped her own career and brings that same passion to her work with CEO students.

Erin is proud to serve the Fayette County communities and is dedicated to helping young entrepreneurs grow, lead, and succeed.