Educator | Advocate | Researcher | Writer.

As the Founder of Leading-Within, LLC, I advocate for and support leaders in K12 education to strengthen their political acumen, write tools for educators and document best practices through research, policy development, and writing.

Leading Within Blog

A blog for you, and every educator, who is answering the call to lead at this moment.

What People Are Saying

  • "Mary Rice-Boothe's work in Leading Within Systems Of Inequity in Education is a must read for not only ALL leaders and educators of color but ALL leaders and educators in general. The ten competencies Rice-Boothe touches on in the her book will guide and shape a leader to better navigate and effectively tackle obstacles that leaders of color will experience in the field."

    Mitch

  • "Dr. Rice-Boothe writes a compelling book about how to lead within systems of inequity, particularly in education. She walks us through how inequity first came to be and provides a framework to look inward through the ten competencies, from the lens of individual, interpersonal, and institutional. Dr. Rice-Boothe's book moves your spirit, challenges your assumptions, and pushes you to grow and lead in new and empowering ways. A must-read for all education leaders!"

    Shajena E.

  • "This book was phenomenal! One of the main topics embedded within the entire book is the importance of connecting with others to build a coalition. The book highlights practical ways to achieve this."

    Temika K.

  • "All too often books on equity are written from the theoretical perspective and are not of practical use for the people in the classroom, school building and central offices. This book was not only informative AND practical. It allowed the reader to see themselves applying these measures."

    Trecia

MARY RICE-BOOTHE, EdD

With over 25 years of progressive experience and accomplishments as an educator and leader, I am passionate about improving school systems. I hold an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC Rossier School of Education. I have published multiple articles on liberation in education, authored, "Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education: A Liberation Guide for Leaders of Color” and am writing a second book focused on building political acumen.

I live in Central Texas, with my husband, daughter, and son.