Reflective Leadership with Alma Morel

Latino Leaders

Join host Pablo Muñoz for an honest and refreshing conversation with his featured guest — Alma Morel.
Alma is a seasoned professional with 25 years of dedication to the field of education. She has worked in administrative roles at schools and the central office, at the New Jersey Department of Education, and she has served as a board of education member. Alma brings a wealth of experience and insight to every aspect of educational leadership and governance.
1:03 - Introduction
2:00 - My Leadership Story
31:14 - New Jersey Department of Education
36:19 - Assistant Superintendent
44:30 - Cultural Competence
51:15 - Reflective Leadership
53:48 - Educational Leadership
1:02:52 - Teamwork
1:05:32 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
1:11:18 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Alma Morel was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. She is a product of the Newark Public Schools. Alma is of Puerto Rican descent. She is a wife, mother of three, and a 25-year educator. She has her Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Teacher Development. Alma is the assistant superintendent of the Lyndhurst Public Schools in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Alma unwinds from work by enjoying her time with her extended family for family dinners, camping trips, and game nights. She is active in her community as a member of the Hawthorne Hispanic Heritage Month committee, and during the spring she plays in her town’s women’s softball league.
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