Servant at Heart with Yolanda Valdez

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a wonderful conversation with his featured guest — Yolanda Valdez.

Yolanda is a seasoned educator with an unwavering dedication to improving students' lives through education.  With an impressive career spanning 34 years, she has touched countless hearts and minds, leaving an indelible mark on the educational landscape.  Yolanda has a great passion for empowering leaders and inspiring excellence.

1:03 - Introduction
1:54 - My Leadership Story
16:34 - Superintendent of Schools
19:55 - Educational Leadership
26:37 - Latina Leaders
30:51 - Engaging the Community
37:32 - Teamwork
39:08 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
41:41 - Guiding Principles

Yolanda Valdez is a distinguished school administrator and has held leadership positions at all school levels.  Currently, she is the superintendent of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District in California, serving 4,000 students, primarily Hispanic and English language learners, all of whom qualify for the free lunch program.  Yolanda has increased graduation rates, doubled acceptance rates to the University of California and California State University, created new pathways and academies, and significantly upgraded school district facilities.

Yolanda earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Fresno State University.  She is involved in the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, the Tulare Charter Association of California School Administrators, and the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).  Yolanda's mantra is "Dream Big, Work Hard, Give Back," reflecting her dedication to education and servant leadership.

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