Latino Leaders
Latino Leaders podcast is 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.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
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Episodes
39 episodes
Paying it Forward with Joanne Fimbres
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a fascinating conversation with his featured guest — Joanne Fimbres.Joanne is the proud chief financial officer for the Pendergast Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona. She has 25 years o...
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Episode 39
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51:19
Elevating Immigrant and Migrant Students with Miguel Castillo
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a powerful conversation with his featured guest — Miguel Castillo.Miguel is the director of bilingual education and early childhood programs at the Elgin Independent School District in Texas. His e...
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Episode 38
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53:10
Designs that Empower Communities and Inspire Change with Gabriella Bermea
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Gabriella Bermea.Gabriella is a senior associate and architect at Perkins Eastman. She was raised along the Texas-Mexico border and brings a u...
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Episode 37
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54:36
Break the Cycle with Jorge Lopez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an inspiring conversation with his featured guest — Jorge Lopez.Jorge was not supposed to become a teacher, counselor, CEO, or member of the California State School Board. In fact, based on the sta...
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Episode 36
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1:05:29
Imagine the World with Melissa España
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Melissa España.Melissa has dedicated 28 years of her life to education, with 19 of those years serving as an administrator. Being a proud Latin...
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Episode 35
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50:57
Leading Early Childhood Education with Liteove Rodriguez-Tighe
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Liteove Rodriguez-Tighe.Lita is an educational consultant specializing in early childhood education. She was the director of early childhood educ...
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Episode 34
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1:09:06
Servant at Heart with Yolanda Valdez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — Yolanda Valdez.Yolanda is a seasoned educator with an unwavering dedication to improving students' lives through education. With an impressive car...
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Episode 33
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48:44
Purposeful Educator Connections with Marcela Andrés
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an interesting conversation with his featured guest — Marcela Andrés.Marcela is the president and CEO of designEDengagement, a Latina-owned education consulting company headquartered in Texas. She ...
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Episode 32
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53:26
Being a Latina Principal with Raquel Martinez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Raquel Martinez.Raquel is the planning principal for Sageview High School in Pasco, Washington. In addition, Raquel serves as the 2024-2025 Nation...
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Episode 31
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45:18
Courageous Service to the Community with Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an invigorating conversation with his featured guest — Leslie Torres-Rodriguez.Leslie has woven her personal journey into her mission as superintendent and CEO of the Hartford Public Schools in Connectic...
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Episode 30
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51:53
Life-Changing Leadership with Fiorella Cabrejos
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Fiorella Cabrejos.Fiorella is a master principal at the New York City Public Schools. She has dedicated her career to building opportuniti...
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Episode 29
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44:55
Faith, Hope, and Love with A.C. Cristales
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a revealing and vulnerable conversation with his featured guest — A.C. Cristales.A.C. is a speaker, author, and an advocate for educational empowerment and organizational culture. He has delivered ...
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Episode 28
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59:06
Con Mi MADRE with Johanna Moya Fábregas
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an open and honest conversation with his featured guest — Johanna Moya Fábregas.Johanna is a dedicated Latin American immigrant with 20 years of experience in education. She currently serves as the...
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Episode 27
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1:14:01
Hispanics Inspiring Students with Ivonne Díaz-Claisse
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Ivonne Díaz-Claisse.Ivonne is the founder and CEO of Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA), a nonprofit organization with th...
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Episode 26
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46:46
Being Comfortable with Change with Javier Cortez Infantas
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an uplifting conversation with his featured guest — Javier Cortez Infantas.Javier was born and raised in Lima, Peru. He moved to the United States to attend business school. Javier is current...
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Episode 25
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54:02
Finding My Voice with Peter Cordero
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Peter Cordero.Pete is from Los Angeles, CA, and comes from a family of educators. He has a strong passion for education and the belief that all k...
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Episode 24
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1:00:53
Building Elite Cultures with David Arencibia
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — David Arencibia.David is a renowned educational leader, speaker, leadership development trainer, and author of Foundations of an Elite Culture.&...
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Episode 23
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1:06:59
Culturally Relevant Leadership with Alma Gonzalez de Castillo
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an encouraging conversation with his featured guest — Alma Gonzalez de Castillo.Alma is the assistant superintendent of schools for the Pflugerville Independent School District in Texas. She is a r...
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Episode 22
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45:47
Hope, Humility, and High Expectations with Andrés Acebo
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a captivating conversation with his featured guest — Andrés Acebo.Andy is the proud first-generation son of Cuban exiles and a Hudson County native who grew up in Union City, New Jersey. In January...
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Episode 21
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1:26:41
Faith Makes All Things Possible with Cissy Reynolds-Perez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Cissy Reynolds-Perez.Cissy is the superintendent of schools in her hometown of Kingsville, Texas. She is the 2014 Texas High School Principal ...
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Episode 20
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1:05:44
Whatever It Takes with Danny Mendez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Danny Mendez.Danny is the principal of North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. His 23-year career has spanned the entire K–12 ...
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Episode 19
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38:55
Champion for Equity with Gustavo Balderas
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enriching conversation with his featured guest — Gustavo Balderas.Gustavo is the superintendent of the Beaverton School District, the third-largest school system in Oregon. He is a nationally re...
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Episode 18
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59:35
Leading with Compassion and Empathy with Lemuer Perez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a kindhearted conversation with his featured guest — Lemuer Perez.Lemuer is a Puerto Rican educator. He was raised in New Jersey and has worked in public education, charter schools, university, and...
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Episode 17
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58:32