Join host Pablo Muñoz for an amazing conversation with his featured guest — Olga Romero.

Olga is the executive director of curriculum and instruction for Irving Independent School District in Texas, where she leads districtwide instructional strategy, curriculum design, and teacher support systems. She is dedicated to transforming learning environments and driving student success at scale. Olga brings a blend of vision, practicality, and grounded leadership that keeps teams focused, supported, and moving forward together.

1:03 - Introduction

2:05 - My Leadership Story

35:37 - Latina Leaders

40:55 - Curriculum and Instruction

43:47 - Dallas Hybrid Prep

50:14 - Secondary Schools Leadership

55:28 - Principal

59:51 - Southwest Airlines

1:01:57 - Puerto Rico

1:06:53 - Guiding Principles

Dr. Olga Romero is an instructional leader whose work is anchored in purpose, powered by people, and strengthened through intentional practice. Her leadership focuses on building aligned systems that ensure every classroom has high-quality materials, strong instructional routines, and equitable access to meaningful learning. Olga previously served as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, principal, and executive director for the Dallas and Fort Worth school districts.

Olga received a bachelor’s degree in public communications, photojournalism, and media writing from la Universidad de Puerto Rico. She holds two master’s degrees, one in public relations and media writing from la Universidad del Sagrado Corazón and one in urban school leadership from Southern Methodist University. Olga also earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from Southern Methodist University.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-olga-romero-22b836b

Email: principalromero@gmail.com

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