Erica began her career in education over 15 years ago by substitute teaching as she worked through college. After she obtained her B.S., Erica took a job in Public Relations as the Customer Service Manager managing the customer experience. Due to a downturn in the economy, Erica found herself searching for a job due to downsizing, which led Erica back to the classroom as a substitute teacher as a temporary means to support her family. Through that second experience in the classroom, Erica found her love and passion for education and has not looked back.

Throughout her tenure in education, Erica has been a classroom teacher, instructional specialist, teacher mentor, and Director of Literacy. Through those experiences, Erica realized that she not only had a love for teaching children, but she also had a passion for helping other educators realize their full potential. Erica left the traditional classroom setting in 2017 to begin consulting full-time. Throughout this time, Erica has had the opportunity to work with educators across the country. Erica has provided professional development in Rigorous and Relevant Instruction, Trauma-Informed Practices, Addressing the S.E.L. Needs of Students, Equitable Instructional Practices, and How to Use Data to Inform Practice. Erica has also given Keynote presentations on Acting for Impact, Addressing the S.E.L. Needs of Students, and Equity in Education for schools and organizations around the country.  

Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Tennessee State University, a M.A.T. from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University.

Erica has written and published an adolescent self-discovery book titled, Who Are You? A Guide to Help Adolescents Navigate Through the Social and Emotional Issues of Life.  Middle and high schools throughout the country are using Who Are You to cultivate authentic relationships within their schools.

Erica currently consults full-time with schools and school districts throughout the country.  She provides services that focus on teaching and learning, cultivating relationships by addressing students' SEL needs, strategic planning, and customized services based on the organization's needs.

She has presented at some of the most prominent educational conferences such as Model Schools, AMLE, and Beyond School Hours.  Erica has shared her expertise on countless podcasts, conducted radio and television interviews, and was featured in The New York Times.