Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Daisy Torres-Hill.

Daisy serves as the assistant dean and certification officer in the School of Education at Central Connecticut State University. She most recently served as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for Hartford Public Schools, where she oversaw PK–12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment in one of Connecticut’s largest districts. Daisy is a bilingual educator with 25 years of experience in urban public schools.

1:03 - Introduction

2:06 - My Leadership Story

27:30 - Assistant Dean

33:44 - Assistant Superintendent

39:21 - Latina Leaders

44:08 - I'll See You on the Bridge

49:47 - Cultivating Community

52:31 - Latina Superintendents

56:25 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Daisy Torres-Hill co-designed the Dual Language Academy at Dwight Bellizzi, and under her leadership, more than 800 Hartford students earned the Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing and honoring their bilingualism and biliteracy. In addition, she co-developed the Hartford Principal Leadership Academy (HPLA) and the Hartford Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (HAPLA), both “grow-your-own” programs designed to cultivate and retain leadership talent within the school district. Daisy also spearheaded the recruitment and retention of teachers from Puerto Rico through the innovative Paso a Paso teacher recruitment program.

Daisy received bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and Spanish, as well as a master’s degree in TESOL and bilingual education from Southern Connecticut State University. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Connecticut. Daisy is a member of the Connecticut Association of Bilingual and Biliteracy Education (CABBE), the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS), and the Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CALAS).

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-daisy-torres-hill-34384611

Facebook: facebook.com/daisy.torres.hill

Email: supervisor06320@gmail.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.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Cindy Flores.

Cindy is the director of family support centers for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is passionate about equity and culturally responsive systems for immigrant and newcomer communities. Cindy is also a featured author in the book Latina Radiance: Love Letters to the Soul.

1:03 - Introduction

1:56 - My Leadership Story

29:35 - Family Support Centers

33:04 - Latina Leaders

38:09 - English Language Learners

42:03 - Advocacy: Quiet But Ready

44:58 - Breaking Barriers

49:29 - Reclaiming My Latinidad

54:05 - Guiding Principles

Cindy Flores works on strengthening school-family partnerships and ensuring that families have access to services and resources that remove barriers to student success. She believes we are always stronger when we work together, and she has learned that meaningful change happens when people are willing to listen, build trust, and focus on what truly matters. Cindy leads with the kind of empathy and understanding she wants extended to her own family.

Cindy received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She earned two master’s degrees in elementary education and school administration from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Cindy is a member of the National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) and the Nevada Association of School Administrators.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cindy-flores-4508969a

Email: cifl44@gmail.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

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an authentic conversation with his featured guest — Reese Morales.

Reese is the founder of the national "Why Wednesday" broadcast on LinkedIn. He was born in Puerto Rico, and his parents moved to Connecticut when he was 15 years old. Currently, Reese is part of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS)'s elite and prestigious national Superintendents Leadership Academy.

1:03 - Introduction

2:03 - My Leadership Story

24:12 - Community Outreach

27:55 - Superintendents Leadership Academy

30:40 - Why Wednesday

33:56 - Assistant Principal

36:26 - Newcomers

38:48 - Latino Leaders

41:52 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Aneury "Reese" Morales is a bilingual educational leader with more than two decades of experience advancing equity, student achievement, and community engagement across Connecticut. He currently serves as the director of communications and community outreach for Ansonia Public Schools in Connecticut. Reese has created bilingual programs, supported immigrant and multilingual learners, and developed innovative opportunities including international learning experiences and college access initiatives.

Reese received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish from Southern Connecticut State University. He holds a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of Bridgeport. Reese earned a doctorate in instructional leadership from Argosy University.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-aneury-reese-morales-bb274413

Facebook: facebook.com/reese.morales

Email: doctorreesemorales@gmail.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