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Ep 11 | Don’t Underestimate Our Communities: Leading with Heart, High Expectations, and a Restorative Lens

Ep 11 | Don’t Underestimate Our Communities: Leading with Heart, High Expectations, and a Restorative Lens

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 In this episode of On the School Bus with Dr. Spates, Dr. Carlos Montes shares his powerful journey in education as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, and now a system-level leader supporting 20 schools across East Los Angeles.Dr. Montes reflects on the intentional work that led to the transformation of Jordan High School, highlighting the central role of creating restorative culture , high expectations, authentic relationships and a deep respect for students and families. He emphasizes that culture, community pride, and identity are not add-ons, but foundational to building schools where students thrive.The conversation explores what authentic family partnership looks like in practice, including Dr. Montes’ innovative use of instructional walks with caregivers and parents to invite family voice and presence in schools, increase transparency, trust, and shared accountability. Together, Dr. Spates and Dr. Montes discuss how equity lives in daily leadership decisions, why student voice must be embedded in school structures, and how passion and humanity sustain long-term impact in education.This episode serves as a powerful reminder that education is deeply human work—and that the leadership choices made today shape students, families, and communities for generations to come.✨ What You’ll Learn (Episode Takeaways)How relationship-centered leadership transforms school cultureWhy restorative practices must be paired with high expectationsStrategies for authentic family engagement beyond traditional meetingsHow instructional walks with parents strengthen communication and trustThe role of student voice in equitable decision-makingWhy passion and humanity are essential in school leadership⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Carlos Montes 03:01 Dr. Montes’ Journey in Education05:45 Transforming Jordan High School09:01 The Power of Hustle and Relationships11:54 Restorative Practices in Education14:52 Current Role and Supporting Schools17:51 Cultural Pride in East LA Schools20:48 Personal Experiences Shaping Leadership23:39 Building Relationships with Families26:50 Instructional Walks with Parents29:51 Feedback and Growth in Education32:44 Creating a Positive School Environment35:44 Conclusion and Future Aspirations44:20 Equity in Education: A Consistent Practice50:43 Building Authentic Partnerships with Families55:53 Empowering Student Voice in Decision Making01:08:11 Passion and Leadership: Starting with Yourself01:15:48 The Human Impact of Education🎧 Sound Bites“You got to hustle.”“Don’t underestimate our parents.”“It’s about wanting to know.”🔑 KeywordsEducational leadership, equity in education, restorative practices, family engagement, student voice, school culture, community pride, instructional leadership, East Los Angeles schools🚌 About the PodcastSo here we are. On the School Bus with Dr. Spates — a vehicle (a metaphorical school bus) for learning, growing, laughing, stretching our thinking, and being inspired together. This podcast is exclusively for two groups of people: the passionate school leaders who show up every day determined to improve student outcomes and transform TK–12 education, and the once-passionate leaders who just need a spark to find their way back.As the culture says: #WeAreNotForEverybody — and that’s perfectly fine with me.📬 Connect with Dr. Krishna Darlene SpatesWebsite: KrishnaSpates.comEmail: hello@OnTheSchoolBusWithDrSpates.comInstagram • YouTube • TikTok • Facebook: @OnTheSchoolBusWithDrSpatesLinkedIn: Krishna Spates, Ed.D.📬 Connect with Dr. Carlos MontesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montes-carlos-ed-d-6b632471/📸 Production StudioRecorded at 661 Creators SpaceWebsite: 661CreatorsSpace.comInstagram: @661CreatorsSpaceEmail: 661creatorsspace@gmail.com🎼 MusicTheme Song: “Call of Duty” — MutanixInstagram: @mutanixsEmail: mutanixmedia@gmail.comUsed with permission.💛 Support the WorkIf this episode inspired you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share with another school leader. Watch the playlist on YouTube while you're multi-tasking: Listen here. Our students, families, and communities are counting on us.
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