Leading Through a Global Pandemic with Amy Gonzales

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — Amy Gonzales . Amy is the program administrator for THRIVE at The University of Texas at Austin. She has worked in public education for more than 20 years. Amy is a first-generation college graduate striving to be a role model for little girls that look like her. 1:03 - Introduction 1:54 - My Leadership Story 20:40 - Race, Education, and Economic Status 31:47 - Racism, Microaggressions, and Language 42:40 - THRIVE 53:37 - Crockett Early College High School 1:02:08 - Leading Through a Global Pandemic 1:09:28 - Latina Leaders 1:17:32 - Social Media Memoir 1:24:03 - Brown Woman, White School 1:30:45 - Guiding Principles Dr. Amy Gonzales was a teacher, academic dean, assistant principal, and principal for the Austin Independent School District in Texas. She is the co-author of The Principal All Communities Deserve and is currently working on her second book, which is a social media memoir. Amy worked as a team leader and lead mentor teacher and developed several family engagement programs. Amy received a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She holds a master’s degree in educational administration from The University of Texas at Austin. Amy earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy through the Cooperative Superintendency Program at The University of Texas at Austin. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amy-gonzales-ed-d-869082250 Website: thrive.education.utexas.edu/ Instagram: instagram.com/gonzaleseducation/ Email: amy.gonzales622@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