Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Margarita Tovar.
Margarita is the Chief Talent Officer at the Colorado Department of Education. She is a proud Houston native, a first-generation college graduate, and the daughter of immigrant parents. Margarita is committed to breaking down barriers and empowering students in diverse communities, as evidenced by her career path from paraprofessional to educational leader.
1:03 - Introduction
1:58 - My Leadership Story
21:23 - Chief Talent Officer
24:01 - Principal
26:39 - Latina Leaders
37:24 - Educational Leadership
40:21 - Empowering Latinos
42:13 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Margarita Tovar is a strategic and innovative leader with over 15 years of experience transforming rural and urban education. She has effectively led state-wide offices in Colorado and local districts in Texas, delivering significant improvements in student outcomes through decisive talent management, strong fiscal discipline, and accomplished academic and operational excellence leadership. Margarita is committed to educational innovation that drives results and empowers students to succeed.
Margarita earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Houston-Downtown. She received a master’s degree in educational leadership from Houston Christian University. Margarita holds a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Houston.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maggytovarr
Instagram: instagram.com/dr.margaritatovar/
Email: maggytovarr@gmail.com
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 and the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.
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