About
Rachael Mann

Rachael is the executive director of NCLA, host of the NCLA and OTCs podcasts, and a keynote speaker at education and workforce development events on disruptive technology, education, and careers.  She champions forward-thinking in artificial intelligence, CTE, and the changing landscape of work. She is the author of six books, including her latest title, Pack Your Bags for an AI-Driven Future. She has developed university courses on artificial intelligence for college faculty and K12 educators, as well as developed three AI micro-credentials for NJIT.

Rachael holds an MA in educational leadership and has over 25 years of experience in education and professional development. Ms. Mann’s experience includes her work as the Network to Transform Teaching State Director, the Professional Learning Director of STEM, and the Arizona State Director for Educators Rising.  She has served on numerous national and state boards dedicated to ensuring that youth are future-ready and has been listed twice as a Top 30 Global Guru. She believes in the importance of shaping today by looking toward tomorrow’s innovations. 

She lives in Hershey, PA, and enjoys tennis, hiking, good eats, and traveling. From professional growth to motivational talks to workshops, Rachael loves to inspire audiences to think bigger and dream beyond. Connect with Rachael on social media @RachaelEdu to learn more about her work.

Rachael Mann’s Featured Articles

Mann and Sandford fuel a twin-turbo rocket onto a different planet regarding their claim about where education was and where it needs to go. Their launchpad reflections offer practical applications and intuitive, orbital expertise that any classroom can adopt. The Martians in Your Classroom is not only about STEM, STEAM, or whatever you want to call your own modern version of educating students. It is a call to action for new-age thinking, not old-school, status quo instruction. And remember, NASA had to start somewhere too. Grab this book to begin or continue your creative work with kids because they are counting on you!
Rick Jetter, Ph.D., founder of Pushing Boundaries Consulting, LLC, national education consultant, speaker, and author of six books, including Let Them Speak! and Escaping the School Leader’s Dunk Tank

If you are a teacher, a parent, a Space nut, a futurist—okay anybody who has anything to do with children—this is a must-read.

Dr. Rob Furman, principal, author of The Future Ready Challenge, #BlogTalkRadio