Testimonio Praxis in Educational Spaces: Lessons from Mujeres in the Field

Vanessa Lina  Martínez; Ma. Eugenia  Hernandez Sanchez; Judith   Flores Carmona; Yvonne P.   El Ashmaw

doi:10.24974/amae.11.327

Vanessa Lina Martínez New Mexico State University
Ma. Eugenia Hernandez Sanchez New Mexico State University
Judith Flores Carmona New Mexico State University
Yvonne P. El Ashmaw Loyola University Chicago

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24974/amae.11.327

Abstract

Drawing from their educational testimonios, in this article the authors explore the notion of leadership via testimonio tenets. The authors share their positionalities as testimonialistas and delve into testimonio as methodology, epistemology, and pedagogy. The authors focus on what mujerista leadership looks like for them inside the classroom and in the community. A reconceptualization of leadership in higher education is discussed.