Reflections in Leadership with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket

Dear School Leaders, I am very excited to invite you to become part of our dynamic network of educators committed to building strong relationships, promoting leadership sustainability, and preserving joy in our schools! I believe that strong connections among leaders can create nurturing environments where both students and staff flourish. As we begin this journey together, I look forward to exchanging ideas, strategies, and experiences that will enrich our practices and stre

September is a natural time for us to notice the season changing from summer to fall. The temperatures begin to get lower, the early mornings are darker, and pumpkin spice coffee and treats are everywhere! In schools, September brings its own kind of transition. New routines start take shape as new relationships begin, and our expectations become clearer. As the energy of a new school year starts to settle into a rhythm, leadership follows a similar pattern. Throughout our pr

Years ago, a family joined our school after moving from out of state. They were new to our community and the family shared that their son had experienced challenges at his previous school. As such, those experiences had left his parents understandably cautious. They walked into our school with questions and concerns, and it was clear that they were watching us closely. When a family has had an experience that causes them to lose confidence in a school, you can't simply say, “

Recently, I had the incredible honor to be a mainstage speaker at the 2026 ISTE+ASCD conference in Orlando, Florida! Standing on that stage was very meaningful, but what made the experience truly unforgettable was the opportunity to share the story of one of my former kindergarten students, Salima. Many years ago, Salima entered my classroom as a shy and thoughtful student. She was kind and struggled to manage a stutter, which limited her comfort level when speaking. Like man