Join host Pablo Muñoz for an outstanding conversation with his featured guest — Adrian Bustillos.

Adrian is a passionate and collaborative educational leader with a proven track record of improving student outcomes. Currently, he serves as the chief transformation officer at the Aldine Independent School District in Texas, where he is creating new educational options for 58,000 students. Adrian has been a champion for innovative educational approaches throughout his career.

1:03 - Introduction

1:54 - My Leadership Story

14:13 - Chief Transformation Officer

27:22 - Latino Leaders

30:05 - System of Great Schools

32:27 - Design Thinking and Empathy

36:35 - Healthcare Partnership Network

40:13 - El Paso

43:31 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Adrian Bustillos has over 19 years of experience, starting as a science teacher and progressing to leadership roles. He has a strong foundation in curriculum development, instructional coaching, and school improvement. Adrian has spearheaded the creation of new schools, implemented successful grant-funded programs, and expanded access to high-quality learning options, such as career and technical education (CTE), performing arts, visual arts, online learning, and college, career, and military readiness (CCMR).

Adrian earned his bachelor’s degree in biological science and master’s degree in educational leadership and foundations from the University of Texas at El Paso. He also has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University. Adrian is committed to educational equity, making him a powerful advocate for students, particularly those from underserved communities.

This Encore episode was first published as Latino Leaders Episode 59 on May 5, 2025.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adbustil

Email: adbustil@gmail.com

Latino Leaders is an award-winning podcast that was named a Silver Winner in the 4th Annual Signal Awards.

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 who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.

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Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Daisy Torres-Hill.

Daisy serves as the assistant dean and certification officer in the School of Education at Central Connecticut State University. She most recently served as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for Hartford Public Schools, where she oversaw PK–12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment in one of Connecticut’s largest districts. Daisy is a bilingual educator with 25 years of experience in urban public schools.

1:03 - Introduction

2:06 - My Leadership Story

27:30 - Assistant Dean

33:44 - Assistant Superintendent

39:21 - Latina Leaders

44:08 - I'll See You on the Bridge

49:47 - Cultivating Community

52:31 - Latina Superintendents

56:25 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Daisy Torres-Hill co-designed the Dual Language Academy at Dwight Bellizzi, and under her leadership, more than 800 Hartford students earned the Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing and honoring their bilingualism and biliteracy. In addition, she co-developed the Hartford Principal Leadership Academy (HPLA) and the Hartford Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (HAPLA), both “grow-your-own” programs designed to cultivate and retain leadership talent within the school district. Daisy also spearheaded the recruitment and retention of teachers from Puerto Rico through the innovative Paso a Paso teacher recruitment program.

Daisy received bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and Spanish, as well as a master’s degree in TESOL and bilingual education from Southern Connecticut State University. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Connecticut. Daisy is a member of the Connecticut Association of Bilingual and Biliteracy Education (CABBE), the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS), and the Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CALAS).

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-daisy-torres-hill-34384611

Facebook: facebook.com/daisy.torres.hill

Email: supervisor06320@gmail.com

Latino Leaders is an award-winning podcast that was named a Silver Winner in the 4th Annual Signal Awards.

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 who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.

For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com

Purchase The Leader’s Algorithm: themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm

Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1

Email: pablo@themunozcompany.com

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a heartfelt conversation with his featured guest — Cindy Flores.

Cindy is the director of family support centers for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is passionate about equity and culturally responsive systems for immigrant and newcomer communities. Cindy is also a featured author in the book Latina Radiance: Love Letters to the Soul.

1:03 - Introduction

1:56 - My Leadership Story

29:35 - Family Support Centers

33:04 - Latina Leaders

38:09 - English Language Learners

42:03 - Advocacy: Quiet But Ready

44:58 - Breaking Barriers

49:29 - Reclaiming My Latinidad

54:05 - Guiding Principles

Cindy Flores works on strengthening school-family partnerships and ensuring that families have access to services and resources that remove barriers to student success. She believes we are always stronger when we work together, and she has learned that meaningful change happens when people are willing to listen, build trust, and focus on what truly matters. Cindy leads with the kind of empathy and understanding she wants extended to her own family.

Cindy received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She earned two master’s degrees in elementary education and school administration from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Cindy is a member of the National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) and the Nevada Association of School Administrators.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cindy-flores-4508969a

Email: cifl44@gmail.com

Latino Leaders is an award-winning podcast that was named a Silver Winner in the 4th Annual Signal Awards.

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 who is also the author of The Leader’s Algorithm.

For additional information visit: themunozcompany.com

Purchase The Leader’s Algorithm: themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm

Learn more about Pablo: themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1

Email: pablo@themunozcompany.com