S2E27: Believing in our leadership ability (ft. Amanda Fernandez)

Dec 15, 2022 2:47:28 PM


Today we connect with Amanda Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Latinos for Education. We discuss the impact of Latino teachers and leaders on education. Learn more about Latinos for Education: https://www.latinosforeducation.org.

Episode Notes:

(1:00- 8:00) Amanda shares her life story and how her parents are at the core of why she does the work 

(8:10-15:30) Amanda talks about the work of Latinos for Education and why she saw the need to create a pathway for Latino leadership in school administration 

(15:50-18:00) Shayna and Amanda talk about the difference between “representing” and “speaking for” the community you belong to 

(18:00 - 26:00) Amanda discusses the challenges students and schools face from not having enough Latino representation 

(26:00 - 32:30) Shayna and Amanda celebrate Latino educators and the joy and culture they bring to schools and affirm families and students

 (32:30- 39:00) Amanda shares the policy work happening to recruit and retain Latino educators 

(39:00 - 48:30) Shayna and Amanda talk about the difference between Latino, Latinx and Hispanic. What it means for Amanda to be white presenting but Latina

(48:30- 54:00) Shayna and Amanda talk about Black and Brown allyship and shared common ancestry 


Show Contributors:
Shayna Terrell 
Amanda Fernandez

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