Latino Leaders
Pablo Muñoz
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.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn about 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: [email protected]
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Enterprise Leadership with Martha Salazar-Zamora
Latino Leaders
07/01/24 • 79 min
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a fascinating conversation with his featured guest — Martha Salazar-Zamora.
Martha has served as an educator for over 36 years. She is the first female and first Hispanic superintendent of the Tomball Independent School District, which is one of the highest academically achieving school districts in Texas. Martha is the 2023 Texas Superintendent of the Year, the 2024 AASA National Superintendent of the Year Finalist, and one of the 2024 District Administration Top 100 Influencers in Education.
1:03 - Introduction
3:15 - My Leadership Story
24:52 - Enterprise Leadership
52:55 - Possibilities of the Future
55:51 - Educational Leadership
1:02:07 - Latina Leaders
1:07:09 - Teamwork
1:09:36 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
1:12:03 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has set the bar high at Tomball ISD with innovative programs and initiatives that are student-centered. Since 2017, she has led the implementation of Tomball Star Academy, the early college high school, two-way Dual Language Academy, the P-TECH program focused on healthcare, a Pre-K center for young learners, the state-of-the-art Tomball ISD Stadium and Event Center, along with the opening of several campuses and CTE programs.
Martha has a wealth of experience in education. Before joining Tomball, she served in Round Rock ISD as the deputy superintendent of curriculum and administration; in Houston ISD as the assistant superintendent of school support services; and in Spring ISD as an area superintendent, an assistant superintendent, and the executive director of student and school services. In addition, Martha was the superintendent of schools for the Kingsville ISD.
Martha earned a doctorate in education at Texas A&M University; a master’s in educational administration and a master’s in special education at Texas A&M University-Kingsville; and a bachelor of science at Texas A&I University.
Website: tomballisd.net
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/martha-salazar-zamora-ed-d-57535630
Instagram: instagram.com/marthasalazarzamora/
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn about 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: [email protected]
Un Momento para Líderes with Raúl Burgos
Latino Leaders
04/08/24 • 76 min
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enriching conversation with his featured guest — Raúl Burgos.
Raúl is passionate about leadership and adding value to people. He has invested in his community for 33 years. Raúl believes in leaving a legacy and leaving a better world for future generations.
1:03 - Introduction
2:10 - My Leadership Story
18:00 - Board of Education
24:49 - Maxwell Leadership
35:26 - Relationships in Your Community
39:20 - Un Momento para Líderes
44:13 - Teamwork
52:53 - Be Fruitful Where You’re Planted
1:01:55 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
1:08:00 - Vision and Legacy
1:10:16 - Guiding Principles
Raúl Burgos is the Founder of the “Dominicana Se Transforma” initiative. Born in the Dominican Republic, he immigrated to the United States in the early 1990s to become Eastern Territory Program Director at the Salvation Army. Raúl has a master's degree in Business Administration and is a graduate of “The Eli Broad Foundation for Education Reform” (Salt Lake City, UT; Williamsburg, VA; Austin, TX; and Atlanta, GA).
Since 2008, through the John Maxwell Foundation initiative called “One Million Leaders,” Raúl has served as a leadership coach and consultant for Latin America. For 12 years he was commissioner and president of the Elizabeth Board of Education in New Jersey. He is currently an executive consultant for Every Nation of Nashville, Tennessee and Grace Institute of Fayetteville, North Carolina. For 22 years he has been founder and president of the Elizabeth NJ Community Foundation, Inc.
Learn more about Raúl: https://bit.ly/3UucPWb
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3UsX81s
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3upsuve
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SMCybm
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Email: [email protected]
Be True to Who You Are with Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana
Latino Leaders
05/06/24 • 79 min
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana.
Thelma is a former bilingual teacher, principal, superintendent, and Assistant Secretary of Education for the US Department of Education. Thelma dedicated her career to ensuring that all students, particularly disadvantaged ones, succeed in school through high-quality teaching and learning.
1:03 - Introduction
2:00 - My Leadership Story
25:45 - Authenticity
32:12 - Resilience
44:35 - Empathy
54:32 - Educational Leadership
59:48 - Latina Leaders
1:05:13 - United States Department of Education
1:10:00 - Superintendent of Schools
1:12:04 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana is a retired superintendent of schools who successfully served in three California school districts. Thelma has a wealth of experience from her 38-year career in public education. The American Association of School Administrators named her the California Superintendent of the Year in 2009. In addition, Thelma served as the Chief Executive Officer in the Office of Educational Services for the Los Angeles Unified School District and served as the senior education advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. She is a Trustee on The J. Paul Getty Trust and is Trustee Emerita of the California State University system.
Thelma earned a bachelor of arts, cum laude, from UCLA and a Ph.D. from USC. She received an honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University. Thelma is the recipient of the 2012 Alumni Merit Award from the USC Alumni Association, the 2011 Mexican American Opportunity Foundation’s National Hispanic Woman of the Year, and Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2010 Woman of the Year.
LinkedIn: llinkedin.com/in/thelma-melendez-5b762515
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Email: [email protected]
Servant Leadership with John Martinez Jr.
Latino Leaders
07/08/24 • 53 min
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an informative conversation with his featured guest — John Martinez Jr.
John has served as an educator for 23 years across multiple school districts in Texas. He was the 2018 Texas ASSP Principal of the Year. He is an outside-of-the-box visionary leader who believes schools should be more about powerful learning moments versus prepping for a standardized test.
1:03 - Introduction
1:55 - My Leadership Story
21:25 - Principal of the Year
25:19 - STEM Leadership
29:35 - Latino Representation
33:38 - College, Career, and Military Readiness
36:40 - Parent Engagement
41:23 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
44:41 - Guiding Principles
Dr. John Martinez Jr. has served as a teacher, college advisor, assistant principal, and principal. For the past 16 years, he has been an advocate of the STEM initiative, serving as the campus principal of STEM-designated schools in Abilene Independent School District and Lubbock Independent School District in Texas. Prior to becoming an educator, John served for four years in the U.S. Air Force as a C-130 loadmaster stationed at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas. He received his bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies from McMurry University, his master’s degree in school leadership from Angelo State University, and his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Texas Tech University.
John has been married to Gina Martinez for 31 years, and together they have four children. Gina is also an educator. Their oldest son, Houston, is a 2018 graduate from Princeton University. Their second son, Isaiah, is a 2022 graduate from Yale University. Their daughter, Blaise, is a senior at Lubbock High School, and their youngest son, Rocco, is an eighth grader at Hutchinson Middle School.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stemleadership
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn about 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: [email protected]
Imagine the World with Melissa España
Latino Leaders
11/18/24 • 50 min
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 Latina woman, she has had the opportunity to work in various urban school districts in New Jersey. Melissa is focused on providing the best possible education to the communities and students she is privileged to serve.
1:03 - Introduction
1:55 - My Leadership Story
15:28 - Assistant Superintendent of Schools
22:51 - Educational Leadership
34:41 - Mentorship
37:17 - Latina Leaders
42:12 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
44:00 - Guiding Principles
Melissa España was born in New York City and moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey when she was five. Her Cuban American mother and stepfather raised her, and she is also of Ecuadorian descent. Melissa attended school in Elizabeth and later went to Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Growing up, she was passionate about dancing and dreamt of performing on Broadway. However, when Melissa was in college, her mother suggested that she consider teaching, as her mother believed Melissa had a natural talent for captivating an audience. Taking her mother’s advice, Melissa began teaching and had the opportunity to work with bilingual children in a second grade classroom at the Elizabeth Public Schools. She later pursued a master's degree in bilingual education and obtained administrative certifications. Throughout her teaching career, Melissa continued to pursue her love for dance, particularly salsa and Latin dance, and immersed herself in the vibrant Hispanic music culture for over 20 years. Melissa has two wonderful sons, Steven and Evan. Evan is a junior in high school, and Steven is in his fifth year of college, studying to be an architect. Melissa has had the privilege of working in Elizabeth, East Orange, Perth Amboy, and now in Paterson, New Jersey, where she serves as the assistant superintendent overseeing the high schools.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissa-españa-baa077260
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn about 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: [email protected]
Bring Your Own Sunshine with Elise Genao
Latino Leaders
04/01/24 • 55 min
Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Elise Genao.
Elise is a passionate Cuban American educator with a rich background in early childhood education and school leadership. She journeyed from being a dedicated preschool teacher to an instructional coach, adjunct professor, and now, a valued member of the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), where she continues to make a profound impact on education for young learners.
1:03 - Introduction
2:00 - My Leadership Story
15:40 - National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
19:36 - School Leadership
30:21 - Bring Your Own Sunshine
34:55 - Latina Leaders
41:45 - Personal Theory of Action
46:14 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
49:19 - Guiding Principles
Elise Genao received her bachelor’s in Psychology from Northeastern University and her master’s in early childhood education and school administration endorsement from William Paterson University. She is a recipient of the New Jersey Diversity in Education Award—F.L.O.R. Foundation; the National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative (NESLI) Scholarship for The Latina Women's Advanced Leadership Program; and the Pacini International Scholarship which allowed her to study Reggio Emilia practices abroad. She has served public schools, Head Start, and private providers in New Jersey as a preschool teacher, curriculum supervisor, instructional coach, adjunct professor, and a school principal. Elise has supported students, teachers, and parents in urban and suburban settings spanning grades PreK-8. She has three beautiful daughters and continues her collaborative work with educators at NIEER.
Learn more about Elise: sites.google.com/view/eliseagenao/home
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elise-genao-683292277
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Email: [email protected]
Elevate Those We Serve with Peter Rosario
Latino Leaders
04/29/24 • 57 min
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a riveting conversation with his featured guest — Peter Rosario.
Peter is the President and CEO of La Casa de Don Pedro, which is the largest Latinx organization in New Jersey. La Casa de Don Pedro is based in Newark, New Jersey. The organization's work is centered around three key pillars: Community Empowerment, Early Childhood, and Healthy Homes.
1:03 - Introduction
2:11 - My Leadership Story
18:23 - Parent Advocate
22:00 - Board of Education
23:01 - Policy, Governance, and Student Engagement
29:00 - La Casa de Don Pedro
36:15 - Servant Leader
38:13 - YMCA
41:38 - Educational Equity and Desegregation
45:20 - Authentic Empathy
48:17 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
50:55 - Guiding Principles
Peter Rosario leads and serves with La Casa de Don Pedro’s 280 employees, who collectively impact upwards of 50,000 people per year through programs that foster self-sufficiency, empowerment, and neighborhood revitalization. As La Casa celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, Peter’s highest priorities include racial and social justice, affordable homeownership, high-quality early childhood education, and addressing the ongoing impact of COVID-19 that continues to disproportionally impact BIPOC communities.
Throughout his 26-year nonprofit career, Peter distinguished himself in multiple executive leadership, operational, and fundraising roles for the YMCA and the Boy Scouts of America. He served two terms as president, vice president, chairman of five committees, and member on the Passaic Board of Education in New Jersey.
Peter grew up in South Bronx, New York. He is a Fordham University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterrosario
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Email: [email protected]
12/09/24 • 53 min
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 educational career spans 30 years, and he has experience at the teacher, principal, director, and executive level. Miguel is a former immigrant and migrant farm worker who now advocates for immigrants, migrants, and bilingual students.
1:03 - Introduction
2:07 - My Leadership Story
21:26 - Bilingual Education and Early Childhood Programs
28:53 - Principal
32:43 - Finishing the Journey
36:44 - Immigrant, Bilingual, and Migrant Students
40:14 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
42:34 - Hispanic Communities
46:24 - Guiding Principles
Miguel Castillo is a former immigrant and migrant student who moved to the United States with his family in 1980. He was the first in his family to graduate from college in 1993, and five of his siblings followed in his footsteps. While Miguel was in school, his parents moved to various states, such as Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. Miguel attended 18 different schools before graduating from high school in 1988. His expertise in school improvement and leadership enabled him to transform three schools under his supervision into some of the best in Texas. Miguel's work has been featured on the national television network Univision as well as on the front cover of the New York Times. He is currently writing his own book, which centers on his experiences as a migrant student in the American educational system, and has contributed to other written works twice. Miguel is a national keynote and motivational speaker whose passion is to inspire immigrants, migrants, and Hispanic families and communities.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/miguelmigrant
Website: miguelmigrant.com/
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn about 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: [email protected]
Break the Cycle with Jorge Lopez
Latino Leaders
11/25/24 • 65 min
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 statistics, he wasn't supposed to make it at all. Jorge, a former high school dropout, has a deeply personal mission: to break the cycle of underachievement and disconnection that has trapped so many Latino and Black students.
1:03 - Introduction
1:50 - My Leadership Story
26:06 - Amethod Public Schools
33:00 - Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement
40:34 - Teamwork
45:00 - Aspira Foundation
48:40 - Principal
52:07 - Political Dog Fights
57:13 - Guiding Principles
Jorge Lopez is a leader who wakes up every day with one goal in mind: to create lasting, transformative impact in the lives of underserved families and communities. With over 25 years in education and the nonprofit world, he made it his mission to ensure that opportunity and equity aren’t just ideals but realities for the people and organizations he serves. Jorge’s journey began as the first-generation son of Mexican immigrants who moved to the San Francisco Bay Area for a better life. He was raised in Richmond, California, and educated in the public schools of Richmond and Berkeley. Jorge witnessed firsthand the challenges our communities face—and the resilience they possess.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jorgellopez06
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn about 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: [email protected]
The Power of Presence with Elizabeth Álvarez
Latino Leaders
12/30/24 • 60 min
Join 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 the first female and Latina superintendent of the Forest Park School District 91 in Illinois, Elizabeth champions diversity, equity, educational excellence, and STEAM initiatives.
1:03 - Introduction
2:02 - My Leadership Story
24:47 - Superintendent of Schools
29:17 - Rabbit on the Moon
32:41 - Educational Leadership
37:31 - Latina Leaders
44:12 - The Power of Presence
47:18 - Vulnerability and Integrity
50:07 - Storytelling in Leadership
53:31 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Elizabeth Álvarez is a bilingual educator dedicated to growth and achievement. She has developed strategic plans, strengthened community ties, and championed social-emotional learning. As superintendent of Forest Park School District 91, Elizabeth consolidated schools, enhanced family engagement, and mentored future educational leaders. Her tenure as principal saw her school achieve level 1+ status, while she also taught as an adjunct professor at Concordia University. Elizabeth is the co-founder of the Latino Leadership Pipeline that supports aspiring Latino leaders, and she has served as president of the Illinois Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. As Network 8 chief of schools in Chicago Public Schools, she raised school performance from the 30th to the 70th percentile. In 2024, Elizabeth published Rabbit on the Moon: Embracing My Mexican-American Identity, further showcasing her dedication to cultural and educational empowerment.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-alvarez-ph-d-374b4143
Website: fpsd91.org/
Email: [email protected]
Latino Leaders publishes new episodes weekly on Mondays.
Latino Leaders podcast is a production of Muñoz & Company, an educational and leadership consulting organization.
For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com
Learn about 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: [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does Latino Leaders have?
Latino Leaders currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Latino Leaders cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Latino Leaders?
The episode title 'Bring Your Own Sunshine with Elise Genao' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Latino Leaders?
The average episode length on Latino Leaders is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Latino Leaders released?
Episodes of Latino Leaders are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Latino Leaders?
The first episode of Latino Leaders was released on Feb 17, 2024.
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