E99 | ARSA episode with Erick Francis

In this special episode of The Rural Scoop, host Ty White interviews author, educator, and presenter Erick Francis during the ARSA Resilient Rural Conference. Erick discusses his passion for supporting rural education, emphasizing the importance of providing equitable access to professional development without requiring rural educators to travel long distances. He shares insights on creating powerful learning experiences for students and reflects on the community strength that defines rural schools. Erick also honors his father as a profound personal inspiration and highlights the value of service-driven professional development for educators.