Children Come First with Francisco Durán

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an invigorating conversation with his featured guest — Francisco Durán.

Francisco is the superintendent of schools for the Arlington Public Schools in Virginia.  In addition, he has served in various roles as a teacher, director, principal, and administrator.  Francisco has a diverse background in education spanning 30 years, including top-level leadership experience in a variety of large urban school districts with culturally diverse populations. 

1:03 - Introduction
1:58 - My Leadership Story
9:00 - Superintendent of Schools
16:22 - Inclusive Education and Equity
31:39 - Educational Leadership
39:43 - Navigating Diverse Cultures
47:44 - Teamwork
50:59 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
53:01 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Francisco Durán has a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of New Mexico, a master’s degree in educational administration from San Francisco State University, and a master’s degree and doctorate in organization and leadership from Columbia University.  Francisco is a bilingual educator who began his career as a special education assistant in Albuquerque Public Schools, and he also served for five years as a middle school language arts and social studies teacher in Albuquerque and California.  He went on to hold administrative and leadership positions in the San Francisco Unified School District and the School District of Philadelphia.

Francisco was superintendent of Trenton Public Schools in New Jersey, where he was unanimously appointed for a second five-year term.  In Fairfax County, he worked as an equity leader, helped develop, initiate, and implement the “One Fairfax” policy to close opportunity, access, and achievement gaps, a joint social and racial equity policy with Fairfax County.

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/dr-francisco-durán-a16938483

X:  x.com/SuptDuran

Website:  apsva.us

Email:  francisco.duran@apsva.us


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