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Who We Are

AUTHORIZING. SUPPORTING. EMPOWERING. â€‹

Our Mission:

To provide a strong foundation of resources, oversight, guidance, & leadership both to & in partnership with educational leaders of community schools serving children and society.​

 

Our Vision:

To promote high-quality charter schools in Ohio through strong academic performance & financial viability.

 

Core Values

  • Integrity: We will do what we say and expect the same in return.

  • Quality: We will continually strive for excellence individually and collaboratively.

  • Respect: We will exhibit professionalism with each other and our stakeholders.

  • Competence: We believe knowledge is power.

  • Accountability: We hold ourselves to these core values.

Our Story

2005

ERCO’s story began in February 2005, serving Ohio’s charter/community schools with the sponsorship and oversight needed for excellence.

Early Years

ERCO partnered with 15 schools, building strong foundations for student success.

Today

ERCO sponsors 20+ schools across Ohio, serving thousands of students with excellence, integrity, and care.

Meet the Founder

Forever Honored.
Forever Remembered.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

J. Leonard Harding Jr.

A Legacy of Leadership, Dedication, & Service

J. Leonard Harding Jr., founding Executive Director of ERCO, dedicated over 30 years to guiding schools, empowering leaders,  & serving his community. 

As co-founder of Christ Tabernacle Ministries of Excellence, Inc., Mr. Harding's faith-driven leadership laid the foundation for ERCO's mission to serve Ohio's schools with excellence, intergrity, & communities. 

Continuing His Mission

ERCO carries forward Mr. Harding's vision, striving for excellence in education, leadership, & service in every school & community we impact.

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