In Earl's 27+ years on a school board, his commitment to the cause of public education and student achievement are obvious. He has a collaborative spirt, with a powerful personal and professional theme of “Teamwork, Dreamwork: Together We Can.”

In addition to his local board service at Mount Clemens Community Schools, Earl has served as a board of director for the Michigan Association of School Boards and president of the National School Boards Association. He was active in the National Caucus of Black School Board Members, where he served as secretary and president.