Character & Competence

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Oak Harbor, Washington, United States

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Hi! I'm Erica and with over 20 years of high school teaching experience, I am passionate about helping students grow both academically and personally. Character and Competence is the page for creative approaches to teaching Leadership Skills, Character Development, and leading Student Council at the secondary level. Whether you're looking for activities to enhance leadership skills, encourage teamwork, or develop social-emotional learning, my materials are designed to be both creative and effective. I am dedicated to making teaching more enjoyable for educators by offering high-quality, user-friendly resources that save time and foster meaningful student engagement. Follow along to be the first to hear about new products!

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Leadership Styles Poster | Worksheet

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Character & Competence

This activity includes a worksheet and a poster template. It is a perfect small group activity that introduces them to or encourages them to use prior research (Leadership Styles Research) to create a visually appealing poster. For students who are absent, the activity can be posted as an online assignment as well. Students can educate peers with their completed posters through presentations and as a hallway installation.

6th - 12th

Business, Character Education, Other (Social Studies)

Leadership Styles Research

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Character & Competence

Use this activity to introduce your students to eight different leadership styles. Not only will students gain enough information to compare and contrast these styles but they will also reflect on their own as well as how the various styles are demonstrated in their own lives. This packet can be completed independently or as part of a small group and can be done printed or online.

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Business, Character Education, Other (Social Studies)

Entry Task Sheets [Two Weeks]

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Character & Competence

Entry tasks, also known as warm-ups or bell ringers, can help with student engagement and learning. This consistent format helps students become familiar with the entry process. The questions are focused on gratitude and student ideas, not curriculum, which allows them to be used in any classroom. The prompts also provide the opportunity to learn about students' interests and create connections with the classroom community. These same prompts can be used as attendance questions and group talk to

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Character Education, For All Subjects

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Experience

Teaching style

My teaching style is fully rooted in creating a classroom environment where students feel valued, connected, and motivated to learn. Each day my students and I experience something a little different but always with an open mind and a willingness to apply the learnings to real life. Authentic discussion about character practices, the influence we have in the world, and how our actions impact others can lead to the best days in class.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am a 2023 PBS (KCTS 9) Golden Apple Award winner and a board member and presenter at the Washington Activity Coordinators Association. I am passionate about cultivating an environment that inspires empathetic, curious, and driven young people!

My own education history

I attended Western Washington University and earned a Bachelor's in Spanish and Secondary Education. I later attended Gonzaga University and earned a Master's in Organizational Leadership with a Servant-Leadership concentration. I am also CTE Certified in Project Management and Leadership.