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The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 15: Dr. Daisy Morales & Roxanna B. VillaseñorOn this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with not one but two incredible leaders Dr. Daisy Morales and Superintendent Roxanna B. Villaseñor. As a part of the Universal Leadership & Associates, they are hosting a series of free webinar discussions entitled, “Peer Power.” The first one is focused on women in leadership and will take place on July 30th from 4:00-4:45 AM. I am so absolutely thrilled for you to enjoy this conversation with these two accomplished leaders!Link to Register for the Universal Leadership & Associates Webinar Discussion Peer Power...2025-07-2755 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 14: Dr. Leena Bakshi McLeanOn this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean. Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean is a wife, mom of two, former administrator, professor and teacher. She is the founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit professional learning organization committed to combining STEM and NGSS with justice centered teaching methods and leadership. She is author of STEM for ALL: How to connect, create, and cultivate stem education for all learners, as well as the podcast host of Teaching STEM, #4Real Podcast. 2025-07-1337 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 13: Rachel LoganOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Rachel Logan an Educational Consultant with Sourcewell and a multi-licensed educator with over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher in multiple states and internationally. Rachel is a Literacy coach and consultant, and most recently a trainer, writer, and advocate for ensuring culturally responsive experiences for every student regardless of their zip code. Rachel is the host of the Sourcewell Ed Soul...2025-06-0945 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 12: Dr. Gabrielle RodriguezOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Rodriguez. Dr. Gabrielle Rodriguez is a wife, mom of four, former board member, author of Becoming Me:The Life Experiences of a Dysfunctional Soul and 15 Lessons Learned in Helping You Find Yourself, speaker, and current superintendent of Central District #104 in O’Fallon, Illinois. 2025-05-1844 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 11: Dr. LeAnne Salazar MontoyaOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I am excited to have a conversation with Dr. LeAnne Salazar Montoya. Dr. Salazar Montoya is an author, professor, and former superintendent whose work focuses on strengthening the educational leadership pipeline and preparing the next generation of school leaders. A first-generation scholar from rural New Mexico, she brings personal and professional insight to her writing and teaching, drawing from more than two decades in K–12 and higher ed...2025-05-1154 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 10: Dr. LaTonya GoffneyOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney. Dr. Goffney is also AASA President Elect. She is the current president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), Past President of the Texas Association of School Administrators, was the 2018 Texas Superintendent of the Year, she is a pastor’s wife and is a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. So absolutely th...2025-05-0452 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 9: Montserrat GaribayOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Montserrat Garibay, former Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director at the U.S.Department of Education and Office of English Language Acquisition. Who, before she worked in Washington D.C., was a National Board Certified Bilingual Pre-K teacher, Vice President for Certified Employees for Austin Independent...2025-03-0935 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 8: Dr. Kip GlazerOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Dr. Kip Glazer. Dr. Glazer is the proud principal of Mountain View High School, a comprehensive high school with over 2,000 scholars and 200 faculty and staff. She is a Google Certified Innovator, holds a doctorate from Pepperdine in Learning Technology, is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and technology consultant. ...2025-03-0244 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 7: Madisson Romero AlarcónOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Madisson Romero Alarcón. Madisson is a recent graduate of Anaheim High School in Anaheim Union High School District, past District ambassador, and Dual Language Academy alumna. As a result of taking Dual Enrollment in high school, she currently is a sophomore at California State University Fullerton and i...2025-02-2349 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 6: Debra RussellOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Debra Russell. Debra leads strategic staffing at the Thompson Policy Institute at Chapman University. She is also a California Education Policy Fellow with the Education Insights Center, as well as the Arts and Culture Commissioner for the City of Santa Ana.2025-02-1625 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 5: Dr. Benita ScheckelOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast will feature a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Dr. Benita Scheckel. Dr. Scheckel is an educational leader, fierce arts advocate, singer, playwright, voice over actress, lover of humans and Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. 2025-02-0930 min
The Your Story Matters PodcastThe Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 4: Dr. Adela CruzOur brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I have a conversation with Dr. Adela Cruz. Dr. Cruz serves as the Director of Mental Health & Wellness, McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth Programs at Anaheim Union HSD. She is also the She-E-O/CEO and founder for the Center for Youth Mental Illness in Schools and is a highly sought out consultant and speaker in their field.2025-02-0229 min