Nurturing Latino Leaders with Liza Burrell-Aldana

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a delightful conversation with his featured guest — Liza Burrell-Aldana.

Liza is the Washington Post 2023 Principal of the Year and a bilingual K-12 educational leader with more than a decade of experience.  She is a passionate advocate for equity who is well-known for creating inclusive environments, promoting academic excellence, and championing educational innovation.  Liza is the principal of Claremont Immersion Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia.

1:03 - Introduction
2:04 - My Leadership Story
17:49 - Immersion Schools
24:39 - Nurturing Latino Leaders
28:06 - Leveraging Culture and Language
29:43 - Latina Leaders
36:30 - Mentor and Develop
38:12 - Community Engagement
39:57 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Liza Burrell-Aldana was born in Colombia and graduated from Universidad del Valle in Cali with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages.  She received a prestigious scholarship from the School for International Training in Vermont, where she earned a master's degree in teaching.  Liza later received a master's degree in leadership from George Mason University.  In addition, she has a professional certificate in program assessment and evaluation from Georgetown University and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech.  Liza was honored with the School Bell Award by the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals in 2023.

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