Latino Leaders
Develop and Inspire Public Education 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.
Pablo is a leadership coach, teacher, trainer, and speaker who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.
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
Culture of Well-Being with James Martinez
Join host Pablo Muñoz for a revealing conversation with his featured guest — James Martinez.
James is a PreK-12 education leader with 35 years of experience specializing in special education, school counseling, and leadership development. He is an award-winning administrator and executive coach who advocates for equity, student success, and mental health. James mentors educators, consults on systemic change, and works as an adjunct lecturer.
1:03 - Introduction
2:10 - My Leadership Story
34:44 - CT Education Advocacy
38:42 - Equity and Mental Health
40:52 - Executive Coaching
42:48 - Principal
48:00 - Latino Leader
52:33 - Culture of Well-Being
55:58 - Guiding Principles
James Martinez possesses a proven track record of enhancing educational and operational performance through visionary leadership and effective team-building strategies. He was a principal in Norwalk, Connecticut. James successfully piloted and implemented numerous district initiatives to improve instructional quality. He established the district's first school-based preschool, created a family resource center, and transformed the school library into an innovative media center and learning commons. James was instrumental in coordinating care between local mental health providers and the Norwalk school district, managing the comprehensive school counseling program.
James served as an elected member of the Monroe Board of Education. He is the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) 2022 National Latino Administrator of the Year. James earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counselor education from Lehman College as well as a master’s degree in school building leadership from Mercy College.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/james-martinez-ms-ed-6th-year-814b1461
Email: james.martinez1199@gmail.com
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 and 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