Latino Leaders
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 speaker who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.
Latino Leaders has been singled out as one of the Best Podcast Shows in the world for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a 2025 Silver Winner in the 4th Annual Signal Awards.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Purchase The Leader’s Algorithm: themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm
Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Email: pablo@themunozcompany.com
Latino Leaders
Growing into Leadership with Manuel Zaldivar
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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Manuel Zaldivar.
Manuel leads with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to uplifting others around him. His journey is rooted in hard work, resilience, and a genuine connection to the communities he serves. Manuel continues to inspire and embody the spirit of Latino leadership through his vision and authenticity.
1:03 - Introduction
2:02 - My Leadership Story
26:30 - Multilingual Programs
29:51 - Milken Educator Award
35:26 - Principal
40:40 - Growing into Leadership
43:27 - Assistant Principal
47:02 - Support System of People
50:58 - Guiding Principles
Manuel Zaldivar was born in Honduras and immigrated to the United States in 1998. His first job in the United States was as an elevator operator, an experience that taught him responsibility and perseverance. Manuel began his journey into education through AmeriCorps, where he discovered his passion for working with students. He has served as a teacher, instructional coach, intervention coordinator, assistant principal, principal, and multilingual supervisor. Manuel is currently the acting assistant superintendent for the Waterbury Public Schools in Connecticut.
Manuel received a bachelor’s degree in computer science and management applications from Fordham University. He earned a master’s degree in childhood education from Lehman College. Manuel won the Milken Educator Award for Connecticut in 2016.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manuel-zaldivar-b8b0a3368
Facebook: facebook.com/manuel.zaldivar.7
Email: zaldivar21@hotmail.com
Latino Leaders is an award-winning podcast that was named a Silver Winner in the 4th Annual Signal Awards.
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
Pablo is a leadership coach, teacher, trainer, and speaker who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Purchase The Leader’s Algorithm: themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm
Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Email: pablo@themunozcompany.com