Latino Leaders

Centering Humanity with Concie Pedroza

Pablo Muñoz Episode 110

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a kindhearted conversation with his featured guest — Concie Pedroza.

Concie is the superintendent for Tukwila School District in Washington and has worked in education for more than 30 years.  She previously served as the associate superintendent for Seattle Public Schools.  Concie has elevated the focus on inclusion and culturally responsive practices through her leadership.

1:03 - Introduction

1:57 - My Leadership Story

25:46 - Tukwila Promise

32:26 - Belonging

38:24 - Elevating Women and People of Color

45:11 - Superintendent of Schools

50:58 - Equity

58:25 - Principal

1:07:09 - Centering Humanity

1:12:30 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Concie Pedroza began her career in education as a multilingual, newcomer, and intermediate teacher in Seattle, Washington.  She has served as an elementary, K-8, and high school principal in the Everett and Seattle school districts in the state of Washington.  Concie also served as a principal coach, director of leadership for equity, and chief of student services.

Concie has presented both nationally and locally on topics ranging from equity to supporting culturally responsive initiatives.  She received three consecutive School of Distinction awards from 2010 to 2013.  Concie earned a bachelor’s degree in English as a second language and elementary education; a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies; and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Washington.

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/concie-pedroza-ed-d-b77b57101

Email:  conciep@comcast.net


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