MARY RICE-BOOTHE, EdD
Mary Rice-Boothe brings more than 25 years of progressive experience as an educator and leader, with a sustained commitment to improving school systems for students and the adults who lead them.
She holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from the USC Rossier School of Education and has published widely on liberation in education. She is the author of Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color and Navigating Power, Harnessing Possibility: A Guide for Leading Schools Through Uncertain Times.
She lives in Central Texas, with her husband, daughter, and son.
Other Work
What School Leaders of Color Need to Thrive
Published by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, this article by Mary Rice-Boothe and co-authors examines the conditions necessary for school leaders of color to succeed and sustain their leadership.
4 Ways to Support Principals of Color
Published by Edutopia, this article by Mary Rice-Boothe explores the urgent need to better support and retain principals of color in today’s educational landscape. Drawing on research and practice, the piece outlines key conditions for leaders to sustain their impact.
The Role of Culturally Responsive Leadership in Advancing Equity
Published by Edutopia, this article explores how leaders can cultivate more equitable school systems through culturally responsive leadership. It emphasizes the importance of personal reflection, intentional relationships, and systemic action in disrupting inequities.