MAVERIK EDUCATION LLC provides 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 (DOK). Our areas of expertise include teaching and learning for depth of knowledge (Webb’s DOK), higher level questioning and inquiry, authentic learning, differentiated instruction, personalized learning, and talent development. MAVERIK EDUCATION LLC is owned and operated by Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., an international author and presenter with over 20 years of experience working as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a professional development trainer. He has extensive experience working with students who are academically at-risk, gifted and talented students, English language learners, and students with special needs.