Erin Cloyd has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Masters degree in Child Development. She currently is an Early Childhood Specialist for Chicago Public Schools, supporting 32 schools. In her tenure, she has supervised staff of an accredited Head Start program, served as adjunct faculty at City Colleges of Chicago, and as a literacy consultant for Chicago Youth Programs in the Washington Park community. She has been coaching teachers and administrators of preschool programs in community based organizations and Chicago Public Schools for over ten years.

Erin volunteers with Habitat for Humanity on their all women build events and Erin gives back to the young ladies in her community volunteering on boutique days for the Glass Slipper Project. She also serves as a board member of Giving Women Empowerment, Networking and Support (GWENS). In 2023 Erin was awarded the MT Educators Award.

When Erin is not working she enjoys playing a host of sports which include but are not limited to tennis, indoor and beach volleyball as well as a good round golf.