A note from Erika…
As a dedicated teacher and education consultant, I specialize in supporting students with varying exceptionalities by combining compassion, high expectations, and research-based practices. Inspired by Rita Pierson’s belief that “every child deserves a champion”, I strive to build strong relationships that empower students to succeed. My work draws on the classroom management principles of Harry Wong, the growth mindset and mastery learning strategies of Rick Wormeli, the universally designed learning approaches championed by Katie Novak, the brain-based research of Eric Jensen, and John Hattie’s evidence-based insights into what truly impacts student achievement.
With years of hands-on experience, I partner with educators and families to create inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments where every student has the tools—and the confidence—to thrive.
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I am pleased to offer FREE Shipping in the Continental USA on all of my products sold online and by phone. I offer this program as a way to help you get the materials that will make you a great teacher…thus helping to improve teaching and learning in your classroom!
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My Classroom Management Training
In just one day, a better way! My one-day seminar is filled with strategies to 1) remain calm and respond right when challenged, 2) teach expectations, 3) provide adequate, fair, and timely consequences, 4) arrange the classroom for maximum performance, and 5) develop strong student-teacher relationships. Learn More…
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If a school was permitted to have just one training, this is the one! My training will help to raise test scores for all students, decrease discipline challenges, and improve classroom rapport. You will learn how to meet students where they are and lead them where they need to be, capture attention, and promote deeper learning.
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About My Services
The strategies I present in my seminar receive universal praise by teachers, because they are research-based, they are easy to use…and because they work! In my evidence-based seminars, teachers come away with highly praised strategies they can use in their classrooms the next day! Learn More…
My Student Engagement/Motivation (DI) Training
In just one day, a better way! My one-day seminar is filled with strategies to 1) promote positive classroom feelings, 2) promote student attention and interest, 3) promote connectedness and relevance, 4) promote self-efficacy, and 5) differentiating using best practices! Learn More…
Accolades About My Presentation!
“WOW! I learned more in this short time than in years of in-services!” Iris Hawkins. “This training provided the best logical presentation I’ve ever had in 23 years of teaching. I have practical ideas I can use immediately. The trainer demonstrated great knowledge what life is like in the classroom.” Neil Hudgens.
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Which Do YOU Want To Improve First?
How to not take the “debate bait” when challenged? How to teach to expectations and set your students up for success? How to ask and GET what you want 90% of the time? How to arrange the classroom for maximum performance? Or, how to form relationships that will turn your most challenging children into your biggest allies?
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