Testimonials | The Principal

“Principal EL’s speeches are amazing and we love having him be a part of the work that Franklin Covey is doing around the world. He has a unique way of motivating teachers and students alike that is unparalleled. I wish we all could speak like him.”

Sean Covey
New York Times bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and Executive Vice President, Global Solutions and Partnerships, Franklin Covey

Principal EL is a superstar educator who is revolutionizing how we teach kids and is helping me motivate America to live right now.

Dr. Oz
Best-Selling Author and Talk Show Host

"Salome Thomas-EL's message to our community was truly inspirational. The audience felt both appreciated for the work they had accomplished and energized to answer the call to action to make sure that all of our children have the opportunity to be successful. This was, without exception, the best presentation I have seen in my 24-year career."

Scott Crane
President | United Way of the Quad Cities Area

"The first time I ever worked with Principal EL I hired him to speak at a small event for United Way. His speech was moving, funny and meaningful all wrapped into one and I was so impressed that I immediately booked him to speak at our largest conference of the year to over 2,000 United Way professionals. And, of course, he brought the house down! He is a delight to work with. No ego, no drama but a truly kind and generous soul. His work speaks for itself, but you should have him speak at your next event so you can hear for yourself his amazing story."

Nicole Wheeler McNamara
Director, Marketing & Event Production/ United Way Worldwide

Salome Thomas-EL was the keynote speaker at ASCD’s 2013 Conference on Educational Leadership.

“It was exciting to see over 1500 educators from around the world, immediately rise to their feet to give you a resounding standing ovation at the conclusion of your keynote. I continue to hear comments from my staff as well as conference attendees that your message touched them personally and was by far one of the best they have ever heard!”

Debbie M. Brown
Sr. Director, Conferences, ASCD

Principal El spoke at our 2014 institute. He energized, encouraged and empowered us all to build champions of our future! It will be hard to find another speaker to top him this year.

Cena Davis
Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction, Alabaster City Schools, AL

The ideas and experiences Principal EL shared will serve to enhance the quality of local public education in districts throughout Connecticut. You should be pleased to know that the audience in your keynote address enjoyed your presentation very much. Our members loved you! Thanks so much.

Connecticut Association of Boards of Education

Salome was OUTSTANDING!!! Loved him. One of the best speakers we have ever had.

Tennessee School Boards Association

Throughout the NASP convention people came up to me and raved about the opening general session and your keynote presentation. You hit it out of the park and set a warm and reinforcing tone for the rest of the week. THANK YOU.

Thanks, too, for taking the time with us on Tuesday to learn more about NASP and school psychologists and for making yourself so open to meeting the many attendees who wanted to connect with you. I’m glad it was as fulfilling for you as it was a treat for us.

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

I am emailing you to thank you for your fantastic keynote address at the NASP conference this past week in Chicago. I am one of the 6,000 who did not get to meet you but I wanted to tell you how moving I thought your speech was.

You reminded me that there are so many kids, communities, schools and families who need, want, and appreciate people that choose to go into education. I want to go work in the New York City school system when I complete my degree here. I hope to change even just one school for even just one child in the same way that you have. Thank you for your time this past Wednesday.