Erik N. Powell

Erik Powell began teaching in 1994. While he has taught at both the high school and college levels, he has spent most of his career at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, where he teaches English and, occasionally, French. Additionally, as a consultant for ASCD and Jay McTighe & Associates, he has provided professional development across the United States by collaborating with schools and districts to help them reach their educational goals. Erik’s work with The College Board, moreover, includes assessing and aligning standards for pre-AP and AP English, co-authoring materials for College Ed (2010), and serving as co-chair for the AP English Literature and Composition Development Committee. Erik earned his doctorate in educational leadership from Gonzaga University.