Join host Pablo Muñoz for a marvelous conversation with his featured guest — Georgina Rivera.

Georgina is a school principal in West Hartford, Connecticut. She is a leader in equitable math instruction, teacher leadership, culturally relevant practice, and multilingual learners. Georgina is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and keynote speaker in mathematics education and leadership.

1:03 - Introduction

1:58 - My Leadership Story

28:56 - Charter Oak International Academy

35:24 - STEM

41:14 - Equity-Focused Leadership

46:57 - Promoting Teacher Agency

52:10 - Author

56:27 - Multilingual Learners

1:04:29 - Cognitive Load

1:07:14 - Guiding Principles

Georgina Rivera is the principal of Charter Oak International Academy, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program school in West Hartford, Connecticut. She previously served as a middle school mathematics teacher, district-wide elementary mathematics coach, and elementary education STEM supervisor. Georgina is an author, and her book titles include Math by the Book (Grade 1), Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Math, Culturally Relevant Mathematics Leadership, and the K-5 and 6-8 Reveal Math Textbook Series by McGraw Hill.

Georgina received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in mathematics education from Central Connecticut State University.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgina-rivera-m-ed-b582aa272

Email: georginarivera123@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 powerful conversation with his featured guest — Jenny Rodriguez.

Jenny is a passionate educational leader who believes that in the right environment, all learners can succeed. She is a proud Latina born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents. Jenny uses authentic leadership and a relationship-centered approach to turn equity into meaningful action and lasting change.

1:03 - Introduction

1:57 - My Leadership Story

27:54 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

38:22 - Assistant Principal

42:35 - Latina Leaders

46:19 - Expeditionary Learning

50:34 - Power of Access

53:47 - First-Generation Students

56:33 - Guiding Principles

Jenny Rodriguez is a first-generation college graduate raised in the South Bronx, New York City. Her personal and professional journey has shaped her deep commitment to educational access, belonging, and opportunity for historically underserved students and families. Jenny has led professional learning and collaborative initiatives focused on culturally responsive practices, anti-bias education, and family engagement.

Jenny brings both compassion and strategic vision to her work. She is committed to helping schools move equity from conversation to action by creating spaces where every student feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Jenny inspires educators and communities to rethink what is possible when access, support, and opportunity are intentionally prioritized.

Jenny received a bachelor’s degree in international relations and Spanish language, literature, and culture from Syracuse University. She holds a master’s degree in comparative international education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Jenny earned a second master’s degree in school building leadership from Mercy University.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenny-rodriguez-52a9688

Email: jrodriguez@mamkschools.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

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an outstanding conversation with his featured guest — Mercedes Fonseca.

Mercedes is an education leader and advocate for multilingual learners focused on helping schools create coherent, student-centered systems. Her work is grounded in comunidad, opportunity, and impact. Mercedes is the director of academics for TNTP in Dallas, Texas, where she works at the intersection of curriculum, leadership, biliteracy, and educational access.

1:03 - Introduction

2:06 - My Leadership Story

25:55 - Pobrecito Syndrome

27:09 - Latinos for Education

28:19 - Building Coherent Schools

32:01 - AI Integration

33:17 - Digital Promise

34:22 - Ultimate Test of a School System

38:00 - Latina Leaders

42:04 - Code Switching

43:36 - Belonging Before Achievement

46:41 - Hidden Cost of Mixed Messages

50:05 - Intentionally Designed Pathways

55:28 - Guiding Principles

Mercedes Fonseca is a first-generation Latina education leader, speaker, and instructional coherence strategist with more than 20 years of experience supporting schools and districts across the country. She has partnered with more than 30 school systems to strengthen curriculum implementation, instructional leadership, and equitable learning experiences for historically underserved students. Mercedes frequently speaks at national and regional conferences on multilingual learner success, instructional coherence, belonging, and pathways to opportunity.

Mercedes received a bachelor’s degree in professional administration from Barry University. She earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Concordia University. Mercedes is a proud alumna of Latinos for Education.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mercedes-fonseca-m-ed-aa487ba9

Email: mercedes.fonseca@tntp.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