Erica Battle is an educational powerhouse and innovative thought leader for today’s classroom. A former educator and passionate leader, Erica’s mission is to empower the narrative between students and teachers to facilitate academic and personal growth. As an Emerging Visionary in the area of Social and Emotional Wellbeing of adolescents, Erica understands the gap between students who excel and students who don’t. To bridge this gap, Erica penned her first book entitled, Who Are You? A Guide to Help Adolescents Navigate Through the Social and Emotional Issues of Life. This book inspires early and middle-aged teens to be self-aware, personally motivated. and committed to educational excellence. Erica has presented at top-notch conferences, conducted educator workshops, and facilitated customized trainings for school districts and independent organizations all across the U.S.