Speakers

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket is a wife, mother, principal, speaker, author, and President of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals. As the principal of a National Blue Ribbon school in Maryland, she is a life-long learner who strives for excellence for everyone she serves. Named one of the Top 100 Influencers in Education by District Administration magazine, Dr. Edoho-Eket has dedicated her life's work to supporting all stakeholders in public education. She is a highly sought after thought leader and keynote speaker who has spoken at many prominent educational conferences including ASCD/ISTE, South by Southwest EDU, Leadhership. She recently fulfilled her dream to give a TEDx talk called “A Joyful Rebellion: A New Blueprint for Leading Schools." Dr. Edoho-Eket’s first best-selling book, “The Principal’s Journey: Navigating the Path to School Leadership” provides a practical blueprint for educators to follow as they transition into new leadership roles. Her second best-selling book, “Relational Intelligence: The Key Factor to Exceptional School Leadership,” focuses on trust, communication, and connection as the foundation for leading excellent schools. She is the host of the live-streaming series, “Strong Start Sundays” which features a vibrant community of leaders sharing helpful strategies for success in today’s schools.