Join host Pablo Muñoz for an extraordinary conversation with his featured guest — Laura Morales.

Laura is a clinical neuropsychologist, bilingual educator, author, and the founder of the LAJAM Education Foundation. Her work connects neuroscience, bilingual literacy, and inclusive educational design. Laura is a Texas Master Teacher and creator of LUZ, a neurodidactic Spanish literacy framework.

1:03 - Introduction

2:08 - My Leadership Story

20:20 - Three Struggling Readers

25:57 - LAJAM Education Foundation

28:16 - How Children Learn

31:25 - The Reading Brain

40:28 - Create a Master Classroom

46:42 - LUZ

53:55 - Guiding Principles

1:01:33 - Coda

Laura Morales completed her initial training in psychology in Venezuela, beginning her work with children and families early in her professional life. From 2005 to 2008, she directed the psychological program at Fundación Por Amor a los Niños, working within a care facility serving children experiencing homelessness. Laura worked early in her career at the intersection of child development, family systems, vulnerability, and the environments responsible for supporting children.

Laura transitioned into education in the United States, working as a teacher at Golden Rule Charter School and the Grand Prairie Independent School District in Texas. Her work was recognized through the Texas Master Teacher designation. Laura is the author of Don't Be a Master Teacher, Create a Master Classroom, and she developed LUZ, a neurodidactic Spanish literacy framework.

Laura received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from La Universidad Rafael Urdaneta in Venezuela. She holds three master’s degrees: one in special education, one in developmental cognitive neuroscience in childhood, and another in clinical neuropsychology. Laura also earned an advanced specialization in dyslexia and dyscalculia.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-morales-38475b100

Website: lajameducation.org/

Email: lmorales@lajameducation.org

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