Develop and Inspire Public Education Leaders Latino Leaders is an award-winning podcast dedicated to developing the leadership skills of current and prospective PreK-12 school administrators. Listen to host Pablo Muñoz as he interviews accomplished Latina and Latino public education leaders. Each episode features a conversation between Pablo and a guest who shares advice, resources, and insightful stories to help you grow as a leader. Pablo is a leadership coach, teacher, trainer, and speake ...
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Latina Leader Breaking Barriers with Faviola Cantú
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49:38Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enjoyable conversation with his featured guest — Faviola Cantú. Faviola is a nationally recognized education leader with 21 years of experience driving academic achievement and systemwide excellence. She is the chief academic officer for the Aldine Independent School District in Texas, where she oversees curriculum and …
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Price of Leadership with Pierre Orbe
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1:42:30Join host Pablo Muñoz for a marvelous conversation with his featured guest — Pierre Orbe. Pierre is a first-generation American who was born to Ecuadorian parents. He is the New York State Principal of the Year, as well as the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Principal of the Year for 2025. Pierre is a transf…
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Educated. We Stand with Karla Hernández-Mats
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58:49Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Karla Hernández-Mats. Karla is a proud Miami, Florida native and first-generation American of Honduran descent. She is an American Federation of Teachers (AFT) vice president and past president of United Teachers of Dade. Karla was the Democratic nominee for lieutenan…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a meaningful conversation with his featured guest — Elena Fabunan. Elena was born in Tijuana, Mexico to a Filipino father and Mexican mother. She championed equity, trauma-informed practices, and newcomer student success during her 35 years as a bilingual teacher, counselor, and principal. Elena is currently a coach, mento…
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Proud Texas Latina with Celina Estrada Thomas
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1:08:34Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — Celina Estrada Thomas. Celina is a lifelong educator, a dedicated wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a colleague, and a friend. She served as a public school educator for over 41 years and retired from public education in 2023. Celina is currently serving as the execut…
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Architect of High-Performing Teams with Miranda Walichowski
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1:03:50Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Miranda Walichowski. Miranda is the founder of Human Architects and a clinical associate professor at Texas A&M University. She helps school leadership teams boost efficacy, strengthen internal dynamics, and respond to all stakeholders. Miranda is a wife, mother of five…
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La Madrina de Bilingual Education with Gladys Barbosa Labas
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49:48Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Gladys Barbosa Labas. Gladys is an associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at Southern Connecticut State University. She previously served as the director of equity and language at the Connecticut Department of Education, supporting school distric…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a caring conversation with his featured guest — Carlos Marrero. Carlos is a visionary leader with a rare blend of strategic foresight and grounded presence. He was the CEO, founder, and director of the LEO Clinic in Connecticut. Carlos has mentored aspiring social workers and helped shape the next generation of mental heal…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Rubén Arias. Rubén is a Chilean serial edtech entrepreneur relocated to Texas. He is a mission-driven engineer that specializes in designing, developing, and evaluating technology for education. Rubén aims to change the lives of 100 million K-12 Spanish-speaking st…
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True Leadership is Rooted in Community with Steven Almazán
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58:31Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Steven Almazán. Steven is the director of policy and partnerships at EdVoice Institute, an education advocacy organization focused on reshaping public education in California. He has spent his career advancing policies and leading coalitions at the local, state, an…
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Made of Roots, Not Rules with Anna Marie Candelario
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1:06:22Join host Pablo Muñoz for an outstanding conversation with his featured guest — Anna Marie Candelario. Anna Marie is a first-generation Latina educator and systems-level leader who is redefining leadership through equity, healing, and heart. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and rooted leadership that values care, connection, and courage. An…
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My History, My Compass with Roberto Lozano
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46:25Join host Pablo Muñoz for a moving conversation with his featured guest — Roberto Lozano. Roberto is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and chief of educational equity and support programs for Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico, a district near the United States–Mexico border. He leads with empathy to ensure that all students feel connected …
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Leadership Reflects Identity with Daniel Rosales
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53:16Join host Pablo Muñoz for an uplifting conversation with his featured guest — Daniel Rosales. Daniel embodies a leadership story rooted in profound personal experience growing up with an immigrant father and migrant mother. His journey highlights how his leadership is a direct reflection of his identity. Daniel is the superintendent of schools for …
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Developing Latinx Leaders with Ronald Cabrera
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1:05:49Join host Pablo Muñoz for a fascinating conversation with his featured guest — Ronald Cabrera. Ron has been a public education teacher, principal, and senior leader. He currently consults as an executive coach, working with school leaders at all levels. Ron also serves as the executive director of the 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy, developing…
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Moral Compass with Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan
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54:30Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thoughtful conversation with his featured guest — Ramona Esparza-Stoffregan. Ramona is a servant leader and educational consultant, having been an educator and administrator for almost three decades. She is a co-founder of the Nevada Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (NVALAS). Ramona currently is s…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enriching conversation with his featured guest — Derlys Gutiérrez. Derlys is a Cuban American lawyer and author. She was born in Havana, Cuba, and emigrated to the United States with her parents in 1968. Derlys has focused her legal practice on education, labor, and employment law. 1:03 - Introduction 1:50 - My Leadersh…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an inspiring conversation with his featured guest — Rolando Merchán. Rolando was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and he began his career in education as a bilingual teacher. He is passionate about fostering biliteracy and supporting multilingual students. Rolando serves as the president of the Houston Area Association for Biling…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Ulysses Navarrete. Ulysses is the executive director of ALAS, the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. He is a seasoned business leader, a first-generation son of Mexican immigrants, and is dedicated to prioritizing the needs of students and admini…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an amazing conversation with his featured guest — Jeannette Allen. Jeannette is the principal of Arlington Community High School in Virginia. She has over 20 years of experience in education and a strong focus on equity, student success, and community engagement. Jeannette is a bilingual leader and a passionate advocate fo…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a gripping conversation with his featured guest — Ana York. Ana is an assistant professor in the Teacher Education Department at California State University, Stanislaus. She has been a public school teacher and induction mentor for more than 25 years, and she is passionate about supporting students, increasing access to te…
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Jolt: Helping Latinos Vote with Jackie Bastard
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33:28Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Jackie Bastard. Jackie is the executive director of Jolt, a Texas-based civic engagement organization that builds the political power and influence of Latinos. She is the daughter of Mexican American migrant parents. Jackie has played a pivotal role in fostering leadershi…
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Culture of Well-Being with James Martinez
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1:03:32Join host Pablo Muñoz for a revealing conversation with his featured guest — James Martinez. James is a PreK-12 education leader with 35 years of experience specializing in special education, school counseling, and leadership development. He is an award-winning administrator and executive coach who advocates for equity, student success, and mental …
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a powerful conversation with his featured guest — Michelle Seijas. Michelle is a certified coach on a mission to support leaders to value their strengths, grow their confidence, build a clear vision for their life and career, and find sustainability in leadership. She has navigated what it means to be a leader in various c…
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Identify, Educate, and Mobilize with Montserrat Garibay
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1:02:21Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Montserrat Garibay. Montserrat has spent the past 25 years as a dedicated educator and advocate for public education and labor rights. She most recently served as the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director of the Office of English Language Acquisition at the United States…
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In the Arena, Striving Valiantly with Margarita Tovar
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48:11Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Margarita Tovar. Margarita is the Chief Talent Officer at the Colorado Department of Education. She is a proud Houston native, a first-generation college graduate, and the daughter of immigrant parents. Margarita is committed to breaking down barriers and empowering studen…
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Mija, Say Something with Tracie Trinidad
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1:03:02Join host Pablo Muñoz for an authentic conversation with his featured guest — Tracie Trinidad. Tracie passionately advocates for educational justice. Her research uses critical methodologies to investigate youth abolitionist resistance, Chicana leadership, and the Chicane educational pipeline. Tracie embraces her Chicana identity as a chola scholar…
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Neurosequential Model in Education with Dinorah Bores
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34:08Join host Pablo Muñoz for a meaningful conversation with his featured guest — Dinorah Bores. Dinorah is an accomplished educational leader with over 20 years of experience in revitalizing schools and strengthening communities. She is an expert in strategic program development and compassionate leadership, which has led to significant improvements i…
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K-12 Leadership Diagnostics with Laura Stout
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1:02:50Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Laura Stout. Laura is an experienced and effective educational leader with a counseling and executive leadership background and a 26-year track record of success. She has held cabinet-level positions at Houston, Austin, and Corpus Christi independent school districts in…
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Random Acts of Kindness with Marvene Lobato
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1:08:46Join host Pablo Muñoz for a kindhearted conversation with his featured guest — Marvene Lobato. Marvene has more than 40 years of experience as a public educator in Arizona and Colorado. Her career included positions in the instruction and business side of school districts. Marvene believes that every student should be provided with opportunities th…
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Artificial Intelligence y el Futuro with Joshua Varela
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1:05:49Join host Pablo Muñoz for a unique conversation with his featured guest — Joshua Varela. Joshua is a New York City Public Schools Nuyorican who leads access in AI education at Lirvana Labs. His journey began as a teen on the Panel for Education Policy, which led to the creation of STEM programs across the United States and the co-founding NeuroMake…
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Offering Hope at the Christi Center with Jocelyn Chamra-Barrera
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1:07:17Join host Pablo Muñoz for a benevolent conversation with his featured guest — Jocelyn Chamra-Barrera. Jocelyn is the executive and clinical director of the Christi Center in Texas, a nonprofit organization that offers hope after the death of a loved one. She is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with expertise in mental health, child abuse…
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Reimagine, Innovate, and Transform with Adrian Bustillos
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47:56Join host Pablo Muñoz for an outstanding conversation with his featured guest — Adrian Bustillos. Adrian is a passionate and collaborative educational leader with a proven track record of improving student outcomes. Currently, he serves as the chief transformation officer at the Aldine Independent School District in Texas, where he is creating new …
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Karla Peña. Karla is a former math teacher who now works as an executive director. She has dedicated her career to empowering young minds and championing leadership in education. Karla has demonstrated resilience and impact throughout her journey, from overcoming the challe…
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Living Your Values with SantaPaula García
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53:36Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — SantaPaula García. Paula is the president of CollegeSpring in Texas. She is a first-generation college graduate who grew up near the Mexico-US border and deeply understands the transformative power of a high-quality education. Paula is proud to be bilingual, bicultural, an…
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Lead with Love and Kindness with Antonio Santana
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49:46Join host Pablo Muñoz for a captivating conversation with his featured guest — Antonio Santana. Antonio is the superintendent of schools for the South Country Central School District in New York, with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. He advanced strategic planning and equity-focused initiatives while serving as a principal. An…
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Leading with Magic with Lynmara Colón
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1:01:31Join host Pablo Muñoz for a marvelous conversation with his featured guest — Lynmara Colón. Lynmara is an innovative education leader dedicated to empowering students and educators through personalized learning and leadership development. She is highly regarded for her expertise in developing leaders of English learners at the district and school l…
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Let's Show Them Different with Evelia Villa
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56:55Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Evelia Villa. Evelia is the daughter of an agricultural farm working family, so she learned early on about the effects of poverty and how education could change her life. She was a teacher, principal, and later CEO of a large urban charter school network, where she he…
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Passion and Purpose with Grace Delgado
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1:09:46Join host Pablo Muñoz for an authentic and moving conversation with his featured guest — Grace Delgado. Grace is the executive director of multilingual services for Aldine Independent School District in Texas. She has been in the education field for 30 years as a teacher and administrator. Grace is an advocate for students in special populations an…
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A Purple Truck and a Box of Dishes with Rosalinda Rodriguez
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46:11Join host Pablo Muñoz for a gripping conversation with his featured guest — Rosalinda Rodriguez. Rosalinda is the director of multicultural curriculum at Tucson Unified School District in Arizona, where she has over 20 years of experience and a strong commitment to educational equity. She is a first-generation Mexican immigrant who overcame languag…
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Latinx Radiance with LeAnne Salazar-Montoya
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1:04:04Join host Pablo Muñoz for a powerful conversation with his featured guest — LeAnne Salazar-Montoya. LeAnne is a highly accomplished educator, author, and community advocate for equity and inclusion. She is a mother who balances her career and professional life to ensure that future generations gain access and find open doors for a brighter future. …
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Coaching and Mentoring with Larry Martinez
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1:07:54Join host Pablo Muñoz for an exhilarating conversation with his featured guest — Larry Martinez. Larry has been an educator for over 30 years, serving K-12 students with a passion for improving academic achievement. His work has been primarily in high minority and low socio–economic schools. Larry has had many roles within the educational environme…
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Nurturing Latino Leaders with Liza Burrell-Aldana
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46:53Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Liza Burrell-Aldana. Liza is the Washington Post 2023 Principal of the Year and a bilingual K-12 educational leader with more than a decade of experience. She is a passionate advocate for equity who is well-known for creating inclusive environments, promoting academic exc…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an instructive conversation with his featured guest — Danna Diaz. Danna is a seasoned educational administrator who is passionate about promoting academic success and developing impactful policies. She has extensive experience in shaping educational environments and improving student outcomes. Danna is dedicated to driving…
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Voices for Change with Reyna Sotelo
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1:02:29Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Reyna Sotelo. Reyna is a dedicated education leader with over 20 years of experience in public education, including roles as a campus leader, executive leader, and nonprofit executive. She is passionate about advancing opportunities for underserved students and fam…
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Radically Helping Immigrants with Marie Moreno
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56:49Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Marie Moreno. Marie is the founding principal of the nationally recognized Las Americas Newcomer School in Houston, Texas. She has already traveled to 12 different countries to better understand our refugees and immigrants’ education systems in order to assist teachers acr…
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Planting Unwavering Hope with Barbara Soares Gould
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1:29:57Join host Pablo Muñoz for an authentic conversation with his featured guest — Barbara Soares Gould. Barbara was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and moved to New Jersey at the age of six with her mother and sister. She is now a wife and mother of three, having spent more than 20 years in education as a teacher, literacy coach, assistant principal, p…
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Ruth Pérez. Ruth is the deputy superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education in California, with over 20 years of experience as a superintendent. She is a proud Puerto Rican and former English language learner. Ruth champions equity for underserved youth, men…
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Doing the Right Things with Raymond Sanchez
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46:44Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enriching conversation with his featured guest — Raymond Sanchez. Ray is the superintendent of the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns in New York. He has been widely applauded for his efforts in promoting instructional equity, closing achievement gaps, and initiating programs that encourage community involvement in meanin…
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Raising Future Leaders with Carlos Ramirez
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1:15:11Join host Pablo Muñoz for a warmhearted conversation with his featured guest — Carlos Ramirez. Carlos is the proud principal of Randolph Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia. He is in his seventh year as principal of his vibrant International Baccalaureate (IB) world school, which also happens to be a Title I school. Carlos is a dedicated educa…
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The Power of Presence with Elizabeth Álvarez
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1:00:38Join host Pablo Muñoz for a transparent and authentic conversation with his featured guest — Elizabeth Álvarez. Elizabeth has more than 15 years of leadership experience, having served as an assistant principal, principal, and Network 8 chief in the Chicago Public Schools. She is a bilingual educator with a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. As t…
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