Leading with Heart, Culture, and Purpose with Carmen Vargas

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an enlightening conversation with his featured guest — Carmen Vargas . Carmen is the director of multilingual programs and world languages for Peekskill City School District in New York. She is a proud Latina leader and former English language learner. Carmen is passionate about empowering multilingual students, families, and communities through advocacy, equity, and culturally responsive education. 1:03 - Introduction 2:03 - My Leadership Story 18:59 - Motherhood 20:31 - Multilingual Learners 25:26 - Empowering Latino Families 30:43 - Latina Leaders 34:48 - Language, Culture, and Identity 38:10 - Early Childhood Education 42:05 - Guiding Principles 49:08 - Coda Carmen Vargas was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States at the age of 10. Her personal experience as a former English language learner continues to shape her passion to advocate for multilingual students and families. Carmen has more than 28 years of experience in bilingual education and has served in several leadership roles, including principal of Uriah Hill Jr. Elementary School. Carmen received a bachelor’s degree from Lehman College. She holds a master’s degree from Mercy College. Carmen received a second master’s degree from Fordham University. Website: peekskillcsd.org/home-21 Email: cvargas@peekskillschools.org 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