Price of Leadership with Pierre Orbe

Join host Pablo Muñoz for a marvelous conversation with his featured guest — Pierre Orbe.

Pierre is a first-generation American who was born to Ecuadorian parents. He is the New York State Principal of the Year, as well as the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Principal of the Year for 2025. Pierre is a transformative leader and doctoral researcher who is preparing to serve as a superintendent committed to unlocking the potential of every student.

1:03 - Introduction

2:08 - My Leadership Story

40:15 - DeWitt Clinton High School

57:25 - The Price of Leadership

1:03:01 - Earning Your Way

1:09:00 - Principal of the Year

1:14:36 - Ideas, Listening, and Loyalty

1:23:23 - Developmental Assets Framework

1:33:50 - Guiding Principles

Pierre Orbe was born and raised in New Jersey and has devoted his life to transforming education through courage, faith, and purpose. His passion for education began with his older brother, who is on the autism spectrum, and a defining childhood moment when his mother refused to accept a teacher’s claim that her son would never amount to anything—a moment that shaped Pierre’s belief that every child deserves to be seen and supported. Pierre is the principal of DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx—once considered one of the most troubled and dangerous schools in New York City Public Schools.

Pierre earned a bachelor’s degree in neurobiology from Drew University. He received a master’s degree in science education from New York University as a Goldman Sachs Fellow. Pierre is pursuing his doctorate at Russell Sage College and finalizing his first book, The Price of Leadership, a memoir on the resilience, sacrifice, and integrity required to lead with purpose.

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