On the BWC Backstory podcast, Jolene Levin sits down with Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, principal of a National Blue Ribbon School in Howard County, Maryland, and president of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, to explore how one bold leader is shaping the future of education through authenticity, mentorship, and heart-centered leadership.

Dr. Ido-Eckert shares how her journey prepared her to:

• Lead with transparency, collaboration, and deep relationships
• Build strong school cultures rooted in community, belonging, and shared strengths
• Mentor women educators by modeling balance, boundary-setting, and sustainable leadership
• Navigate the challenges of today’s schools with clarity, courage, and compassion

With warmth, humility, and powerful insight, Dr. Ido-Eckert reminds us that when leaders show up with authenticity and purpose, they strengthen not only their schools—but the lives, families, and futures connected to them.