Current leader in pedagogical strategy, an educator, conceptual artist, and facilitator.
MARIAH RANKINE LANDERS
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Mariah Rankine-Landers, Ed.M (she/her) is a thought leader in the fields of human potential, education, liberatory practice and social change. Her work sits at the intersection of arts, culture, and education, where she has developed a research-based, love-centered pedagogy that activates transformation rather than simply delivering information. With a foundation in Equity and Social Justice in Education, Mariah designs liberatory learning spaces that integrate the arts, experiential learning, and critical thinking to mold compassionate critical and creative thinkers who contribute positively to society.
Mariah’s visionary approach weaves history, justice, and imagination into tangible change through workshops, speaking engagements, and curricular design that shifts the narratives shaping society. As the 2024 recipient of the Sandra Bowie Social Change Award through the National Guild, Mariah operates as a visionary builder whose presence challenges the status quo while inspiring action toward repair and collective flourishing.
Expanding and evolving the
creative power that we each hold
Do Your Lessons
Love Your Students?
Creative Education for Social Change
Co-authored with Jesa Brie Moreno, Do Your Lessons Love Your Students: Creative Education for Social Change is both a manifesto and a practical guide for reimagining education. Mariah Rankine-Landers weaves together history, justice, and creativity to show educators how to design classrooms rooted in love, belonging, and transformation. This book challenges traditional approaches by offering strategies that activate critical thinking, imagination, and care, empowering teachers to nurture compassionate, creative, and socially conscious learners.
MARIAH SPEAKS.
MARIAH WRITES.
MARIAH CREATES.
MARIAH EDUCATES.
MARIAH INNOVATES.
MARIAH SPEAKS
Mariah’s voice resonates with clarity and power, leaving audiences deeply moved and motivated to act. She brings complex ideas to life with compassion, brilliance, and accessibility.
MARIAH WRITES
Through her writing, Mariah offers both vision and guidance for creating liberatory learning spaces.
Her words are a blueprint for educators and change-makers seeking genuine transformation.
MARIAH CREATES
Her creative frameworks turn bold ideas into living practices that uplift communities. Mariah builds spaces where imagination and justice come together to transform ideas through education.
MARIAH EDUCATES
Mariah designs learning experiences that are rigorous, love-centered, and liberating. She facilitates with a rare balance of depth,
creativity, and care.
MARIAH INNOVATES
Mariah’s strategic vision expands what we believe is possible.
She brings bold ideas to life, reshaping systems with creativity and purpose.
“We’ve been in the same nursing program for a whole year and haven't said but 10 words to each other. Today we got to have such a deep conversation and we feel connected now in a meaningful way. This time was really beautiful.”
“Your methodology is incredible. I want to buy the book-where can I buy the book?”
Mariah is without a doubt, one of the most exceptional educators I've had the privilege of working with. She is an unstoppable creative force, consistently designing groundbreaking learning experiences and expertly facilitating transformative spaces for growth. Her unshakable commitment to equity, liberation, and inclusion, paired with a profound understanding of learning and brain science, elevates her as a visionary leader in education and beyond. Mariah's authenticity and joy are contagious, and she leads with love that not only inspires but empowers everyone she encounters to discover and share the very best of themselves. Working alongside her has been nothing short of life-changing, as her presence catalyzes profound growth, learning, and connection.
~ Carolyn Gramstorff
“You saw me twice during this retreat. No one ever sees me. Thank you!”
“You were everything we could have ever wanted in a teacher and more.”
