Speakers
Schools & Leadership
As an educator, you've dedicated your life to inspiring young minds. But have you ever considered the impact of your own leadership style? In this workshop, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery to uncover your unique leadership voice.
You'll learn to align your words with your core values, crafting a compelling vision that resonates with your team. By understanding your authentic voice, you'll build stronger relationships, inspire greater trust, and ultimately achieve more meaningful results.
Through practical exercises and insightful discussions, you'll gain the tools to:
Nella García Urban became the CEO of DSST Public Schools in March 2024, succeeding the founding CEO Bill Kurtz.
Nella came to DSST from YES Prep Public Schools where she spent over 20 years leading and operating charter schools.
She graduated from Rice University as a Mellon Mays Fellow and received a master’s degree from Sam Houston State University in Education Leadership. Nella has completed the Pahara Fellowship, the Broad Academy for Superintendents program, and is a certified Executive Coach through the John Doerr Institute at Rice University.
Nella is the Board Chair of LEAL - Latino Educators Advancing Leadership - an organization working to increase the number of Latino leaders in charter schools.