L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE

Retired veteran association executive and advocate for public education and school leadership with over four decades of pre-K–12 education experience.

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

@cwgleason7 @agleason7 Thank you. Best wishes to all for continued success!

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

@MoAESP Thank you. Best wishes to all for continued success!

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

My highlights from the National School Leaders Conference Powered by @NAESP

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

Thanks, my friend. I sincerely appreciate your leadership, support, and friendship over the years!

[Jay Billy @JayBilly2]

@efranksnaesp Thank you for your years of service #naesp26

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

Thanks, my friend. I sincerely appreciate your leadership, support, and friendship over the years!

[Dr. Andrew Buchheit @AndrewBuchheit]

Great ending to the National Leaders Conference powered by the @NAESP . We got to honor @efranksnaesp for his 9 years of incredible leadership and welcome @SHAPEAmericaCEO Our key note speaker today was one of my educational heroes @teachcardona #NAESP26

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

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✨

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

💭 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

[Thomas C. Murray @thomascmurray]

Super fired up to be at the National Association of Elementary School Principals (@NAESP) Conference next week! I hope to see you there!

Join me on Tuesday for:
Session: Pathways with Purpose, 8:30 a.m
Keynote: Lead the Story: Building Trust, Culture, and Connection, General Session

More: https://t.co/qAaRplFTx3

[April Knight @AknightApril]

#NAESP26 is going to be amazing! @NAESP is so proud to have an incredible partnership with @AMLE! Everyone needs to check out the @AMLE booth!

[ᗰᕮᒪISSᗩ ᗪ. ᑭᗩTSᑕᕼKᕮ, ᕮᗪ.ᗪ. @MelissaPatschke]

Every connection sparks new ideas. Every shared success creates brighter futures for students. @NAESP celebrates leadership excellence and making a lasting impact in PreK–8 education.

This is the NAESP difference.
#WeAreNAESP #NAESP26

@AknightApril @patrickshumaker @PrincipalSingl1
@agleason7 Principal Xavier Reed

Leadership Evolution. https://t.co/bs4PNdw9yW via @YouTube

[ᗰᕮᒪISSᗩ ᗪ. ᑭᗩTSᑕᕼKᕮ, ᕮᗪ.ᗪ. @MelissaPatschke]

Today's challenges become tomorrow's breakthrough.

@NAESP empowers school leaders with resources, connections, and support.
#WeAreNAESP #NAESP26

@richtermrs123 @Principalsingl1 @clabreck21 @Lorenarojo @agleason7

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

@WallaceFdn Congratulations, Dan! The @NAESP looks forward to working with you.

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

Big Changes to Federal Grants Are Coming: What They Could Mean for Schools https://t.co/TrNjuph6B5

[National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals @NAESP]

Are you ready for #NAESP26? In our General Session happening Tuesday July 14th at 1pm, we're bringing you our Mainstage Mix - a combination of excellence, inspiration and celebration all in one.

This is a moment you won't want to miss. #WeAreNAESP

[ᗰᕮᒪISSᗩ ᗪ. ᑭᗩTSᑕᕼKᕮ, ᕮᗪ.ᗪ. @MelissaPatschke]

Every leadership journey is shaped by the people that connect, support, & inspire along the way.

@NAESP networks principals with a trusted collaborative of peers, mentors, and opportunities that help leaders grow and students thrive. #WeAreNAESP #NAESP26 @lorenarojo

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

Last night, I had the honor of representing @NAESP at the Installation Celebration in honor of @AASAHQ President @drgoffney. Congratulations to all incoming officers and board members.

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

Congratulations! The @NAESP looks forward to working with you and our good friends at @AASAHQ.

[AASA @AASAHQ]

@drgoffney has been installed as the 2026-27 president of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

We're excited to see the vision, energy, and hope she brings to this role. Here's to an incredible year ahead! Congratulations, LaTonya!

#AASA #PresidentInstallation #PublicEducation

[L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE @learlfranks61]

@AMLE Congratulations!

[ᗰᕮᒪISSᗩ ᗪ. ᑭᗩTSᑕᕼKᕮ, ᕮᗪ.ᗪ. @MelissaPatschke]

Every day, principals create moments that change lives. Whether it’s building relationships, celebrating students, or creating a culture where every child belongs, school leaders make a lasting difference.

@NAESP is proud to stand beside them with the resources, community, and support they need to lead with confidence.

#WeAreNAESP #NAESP26 Dana Nally

[ᗰᕮᒪISSᗩ ᗪ. ᑭᗩTSᑕᕼKᕮ, ᕮᗪ.ᗪ. @MelissaPatschke]

Connected + Supported + Inspired.

Now I know ... The NAESP Difference!
#WeAreNAESP

@NAESP
@MSAA_33 @clabreck21 @TEPSAtalk @lorenarojo
@Maespmd @HeyDrDaniel @CASE_Leaders Patrick Schumaker