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Driving Transformative
Education Through NCLA-CTE

At NCLA, we strongly believe in the power of collaboration. As a national network of passionate career and technical education (CTE) administrators, our mission is to connect visionary education professionals, drive the nation’s economic growth, and foster transformative professional development opportunities.

By harnessing cutting-edge ideas, innovations, and best practices, we proactively address local challenges with national solutions, shaping a future of collective excellence. Through our unified efforts, we are revolutionizing the CTE paradigm and elevating outcomes for our students, organizations, and communities.

Join us at NCLA, where we’re redefining what’s possible in CTE education. Together, we can create a brighter future for all!


NCLA Leadership


Rachael Mann
Executive Director

Pioneering Career and Technical Education with a Focus on AI

Rachael Mann is the executive director of NCLA and a frequent keynote speaker at education and workforce development events on disruptive technology, education, and careers. She is the author of Pack Your Bags for an AI-Driven Future, The CTSO Competition Companion, The Martians in Your Classroom, and the children’s books The Things You’ll Grow and The Spaces You’ll Go. She is passionate about all things related to career and technical education, leadership, professional development, and technology. She believes in the importance of shaping today by looking toward tomorrow’s innovations. 

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 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.


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