Join host Pablo Muñoz for an engaging conversation with his featured guest — Elise Genao.

Elise is a passionate Cuban American educator with a rich background in early childhood education and school leadership. She journeyed from being a dedicated preschool teacher to an instructional coach, an adjunct professor, and now, a valued member of the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), where she continues to make a profound impact on education for young learners.

1:03 - Introduction

2:00 - My Leadership Story

15:40 - National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)

19:36 - School Leadership

30:21 - Bring Your Own Sunshine

34:55 - Latina Leaders

41:45 - Personal Theory of Action

46:14 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader

49:19 - Guiding Principles

Elise Genao received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northeastern University and her master’s degree in early childhood education and school administration endorsement from William Paterson University. She is a recipient of the New Jersey Diversity in Education Award—F.L.O.R. Foundation; the National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative (NESLI) Scholarship for The Latina Women's Advanced Leadership Program; and the Pacini International Scholarship, which allowed her to study Reggio Emilia practices abroad.

Elise has served public schools, Head Start, and private providers in New Jersey as a preschool teacher, curriculum supervisor, instructional coach, adjunct professor, and school principal. She has supported students, teachers, and parents in urban and suburban settings spanning grades PreK-8. Elise has three beautiful daughters and continues her collaborative work with educators at NIEER.

This Encore episode was first published as Latino Leaders Episode 2 on March 31, 2024.

Learn more about Elise: sites.google.com/view/eliseagenao/home

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elise-genao-683292277

Email: EliseAGenao@gmail.com

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