ASCD Presenter Bio

Erik Francis

Erik Francis is an author, educator, and speaker who specializes in teaching and learning that promotes cognitive rigor and college and career readiness. He is the author of Now That's a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning (ASCD, 2016. He is also the owner of Maverik Education LLC, providing academic professional development and consultation to K–12 schools, colleges, and universities on developing learning environments and delivering educational experiences that challenge students to demonstrate higher-order thinking and communicate depth of knowledge.