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"Carrie has a way of connecting to the audience instantly! She has the current and practical knowledge of leadership and has a creative approach to share her lessons learned. She also brings a positive and motivational message to the stage!"

Nick Neiderhouse, Ed.D.

Maumee Intermediate School Principal

“Carrie Sanchez is a dynamic leader and an energizing, authentic, and engaging speaker who brings practical experience, humor, and inspiration in her presentations, tailoring the message exactly to the needs of the audience. Carrie was our keynote speaker this year at the OAESA State Conference to over 300 administrators and her message resonated strongly with those in attendance, leaving them renewed and rejuvenated in their purpose ready for the year ahead. I highly recommend Carrie as a speaker and presenter!”

- Katie Nowak, OAESA President

"Carrie Sanchez is a successful school leader who I have had an opportunity to listen to and learn from. Her

message is passionate for striving educational leaders to create a unique set of skills and qualities to navigate

today's challenges in education. Sanchez's message develops emotional intelligence, growth mindset, and

provides opportunities to balance management and leadership responsibilities."

-Dave Steckler, Principal

Red Trail Elementary School

"Carrie has a keen ability to connect with her audience. She understands the vital role a principal plays in a school community and her presentation provided me with the motivation I needed to reflect on my practices in order to approach the upcoming school year with a renewed, positive mindset."

Susanne Waltman

Principal, Strausser Elementary

"Carrie Sanchez is an energetic and engaging speaker who draws you in with her personal stories and her message of self-care and making a difference in all that you do. She passionately believes in helping educators grow and develop as leaders; and her easy, humorous delivery is refreshing and recharging.”

April Knight

Principal at Avondale Elementary, Columbus City Schools

"Carrie did an amazing job kicking off our conference. She inspired, celebrated, and was passionate about the importance of being an educational leader. She did an excellent job of communicating her message to the room. was amazed and impressed with her presentation."

T.J. Ebert - Principal

Independence Primary School

"Carrie Sanchez is a dynamic inspirational leader in our district. She is loved, respected and trusted by her staff and our community. Carrie is an advocate for her students and her teachers balancing high expectations with support and empathy. Carrie’s innovative, courageous approach to leadership and instruction has resulted in Port Clinton Middle School being routinely recognized as one of the best schools in Ohio."

Patrick Adkins
Superintendent Port Clinton City School District

"In her authentically joyful way, Carrie Sanchez meets audiences where they are and challenges them to dig deeper into the passion and joy they have as leaders."

Lori Green

Dunloe Elementary Principal

"She was our keynote at our statewide professional conference this past year, and our members were transformed by her message."

Becky Hornberger, PhD

OAESA Executive Director