National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals

Can’t believe #NAESP26 is over! From start to finish these last few days have been filled with reuniting with old friends, building new relationships and creating lasting memories. NAESP’s heartbeat runs on the love of our members and we can’t wait to be with you all again. See you all at #NAESP27✨

💭 School leaders: Remember your WHY, your WHAT and your HOW. @teachcardona leads our closing general session with insights on remembering our ‘why’, focusing on the ‘what’ and being innovative on the ‘how. #NAESP26

Good morning #NAESP26! We’re kicking off our final conference day with education sessions geared to help you grow, learn and be inspired!

The power of our story and how we connect to lead with impact. @thomascmurray thank you for reminding us to be bold, brave and share your story! #NAESP26

[SAVE] GREAT RESOURCE shared by @RachelEdohoEket is an app called Talking Points, a way to communicate with your students and their families! #NAESP26

@RachelEdohoEket joins the stage with her JOY as we explore the ways school leaders can build schools where families belong. #NAESP26

The conversation centered around AI is complex. As school leaders, Matt Mervis encourages us that technology is advancing but human connection will remain key. Thank you Matt! #NAESP26

@_AndyJacks is bringing the energy as we get ready to hear from our Mainstage Mix thought leaders! #NAESP26 👏

Today, we are celebrating our National Gold Star School Leaders! Thank you to our inaugural sponsor Corebridge Financial for joining us! #NAESP26

Opening remarks from @AknightApril, our 2025-2026 NAESP President. Thank you for your exemplary leadership this year and its impact on us all. #NAESP26 #WeAreNAESP

General Session starts now!✨ #NAESP26

It’s go time! 👏👏

ALMOST TIME: Excited to hear from our Mainstage Mix speakers in today’s general session happening at 1 PM! #NAESP26

Principals of Color Network meetup is happening now in the exhibit hall! Time to make connections, build lasting friendships and so much more at #NAESP26!

Inside and outside of the school halls, school leaders take on the work and responsibility to care for students well and with intention. We gathered hundreds of leaders to support Flora Ridge Elementary in Kissimmee, FL for this year’s community service day. Thank you @MyNews13 for spotlighting our leaders! #NAESP26 mynews13.com/fl/orlando/new…

LOVE IT!!

Instead of work/life balance — think work/life alignment. 💭 Tips from @merlynainspires in today’s #NAESP26 women leadership luncheon.

Still in awe from #NAESP26 opening session with @merlynainspires! We are so grateful to learn more about her story of victory and resilience. What’s been your biggest takeaway?

Huge thank you to @ToddWhitaker for sharing your expertise with our school leaders in a full day of learning, activities and the meeting of the minds during #NAESP26’s Camp Lead-A-Lot! #wearenaesp