Whatever It Takes with Danny Mendez

Latino Leaders

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a thought-provoking conversation with his featured guest — Danny Mendez.
Danny is the principal of North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. His 23-year career has spanned the entire K–12 spectrum. Danny is a multi-award-winning educational leader. He has dedicated his career to proving that students' circumstances don't have to dictate their outcomes.
1:03 - Introduction
1:52 - My Leadership Story
15:39 - Principal of the Year
19:33 - Leading with Purpose
20:15 - Teamwork
24:47 - Latino Leadership
26:26 - Educational Leadership
28:54 - Learn, Grow, and Develop as a Leader
33:17 - Guiding Principles
Dr. Danny Mendez holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Indiana State University. He has served as a principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Danny has always led high-poverty schools with large English-language learner populations. During his time as a principal, Danny has led schools to three national awards: the 2010 National Title I Distinguished School, the 2013 TAP Ambassador School, and the 2016 TAP Founders’ Award.
Danny has received the following honors:
2022 IASP Indiana Middle School Principal of the Year
2022 IASP District 9 Middle School Principal of the Year
2017 Perry Township Schools Humanitarian Service Award
2013 IASP District 7 Elementary School Principal of the Year
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