Dr. Antonio Corrales is a nationally respected leader in educational transformation, systems leadership, and executive coaching. With over 25 years of experience, he has served as a teacher, campus administrator, central office leader, and professor-supporting schools and organizations nationwide to strengthen leadership, instruction, and culture. For the past decade, he has served as Director of the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, helping education leaders navigate complex challenges through strategic planning and evidence-based practices. ​Before arriving in the U.S., he ran for governor in Venezuela at age 27, which led him to leave his country for political reasons. Today, his leadership focuses on school redesign, strategic innovation, and executive coaching for superintendents and central office leaders. ​Dr. Corrales has authored several books on school turnaround, leadership, and personal growth. His recent work centers on executive function development in PK-12 students, emphasizing character, resilience, and readiness for college, careers, and life. ​He actively connects with educators worldwide through multiple influential outlets, books, and research articles, sharing insights on critical topics for parents, students, and education professionals.