Empowering Latino Leaders in Education (Ep. 5)

July 30, 2025 00:28:08
Empowering Latino Leaders in Education (Ep. 5)
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Empowering Latino Leaders in Education (Ep. 5)

Jul 30 2025 | 00:28:08

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Zach Vander Veen James Stoffer

Show Notes

In this powerful episode of the Abre Podcast, host Zach Vander Veen sits down with Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas, Executive Director of TALAS (Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents). Drawing from her 41 years in education, Dr. Thomas shares her inspiring journey from being the daughter of a migrant worker to becoming a superintendent and now leading TALAS. Dr. Thomas discusses the vital role of TALAS in supporting Latino administrators and addressing the unique needs of Latino students, who now represent 53% of Texas’s student population. She offers insights into cultural attitudes toward education, the importance of understanding second […]

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