Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator, presenter, and professional development provider. He has over 25 years of experience in education working as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist for a state education agency, and a trainer of teachers and school leaders.
Erik is the author of Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning published by Solution Tree. He is also the author of Now That’s a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning published by ASCD. He is consistently ranked as one of the World’s Top 30 Education Professionals by the international organization Global Gurus.
Erik is the owner of Maverik Education, providing professional development, consultation, and coaching on how to plan and provide teaching and learning experiences that are standards-based, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive.
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