Alicia Hughes is an award-winning educator, speaker, and leadership coach with over 14 years of experience leading in South Carolina’s largest public school system. Known for her contagious energy and her commitment to building meaningful relationships, Alicia now empowers educators and leaders across the country to ignite engagement, elevate virtual and in-person learning experiences, and lead with joy and authenticity.
She is the author of Sparking Up Leadership: Igniting Your Influence with Sparkle and Shine and the host of the LinkedIn newsletter 3 Ways to Virtually Sparkle. Alicia has delivered a TEDx Talk titled #BuildingRelationships in a Virtual World, served as a keynote speaker for districts and organizations nationwide, and frequently appears on podcasts and panels focused on innovation, culture, and virtual leadership.
Alicia’s mission is simple: to prove that professional learning can be powerful, purposeful, and full of SPARKLE. ✨More...