A Purple Truck and a Box of Dishes
Memoir by Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez
New Release
An Inspirational Journey Through the Lense of a Latina Leader
The author recounts her journey from humble beginnings in Sonora, Mexico, to becoming a successful school administrator. She worked tirelessly to provide for her daughter. After migrating to the U.S. in 1997, she overcame challenges, learned English, and built a career in education leadership.
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Great book to start the year with! Dr. Rodriguez captures her story vividly, taking us on her many journeys and experiences. Her persistence is a theme throughout the book, never giving up and always making it work.
A remarkable testament to resilience and determination, a must-read for anyone seeking motivation and empowerment.
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I am not a big reader and this book kept me wanting to read more! It was an easy read and I finished it in a few hours. So proud of the author for putting her story out!
Reader Testimonials
I want to give a shout out and recognize Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez. Dr. Rodriguez is the Director of Multicultural Curriculum with Tucson Unified School District. I ordered, received, and read a copy of her published book titled, “A Purple Truck and a Box of Dishes.” She shares her life story to date and leaves the reader amazed at how she navigates hurdles with dignity and grace, while keeping her sights on meeting her goals patiently.
Rosalinda, thank you, my friend and colleague for sharing your experiences and helping me set a different outlook for my personal and professional life in 2025.
I recommend this short story to all my LinkedIn friends/colleagues. The message throughout this book is no one can deter you once you set your sights on where you hope/want to be.
About Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez
Dr. Rodriguez is the current Director of Multicultural Curriculum at Tucson Unified School District #1 in Tucson, Arizona. She earned her doctorate from the University of Phoenix in 2022, with a dissertation titled "The Role of Emotional Intelligence Training in Educational Leadership: A Correlational Analysis," which explored how emotionally intelligent leaders positively impact campus culture. She is also a co-author of the books "Latina Radiance, Love Letters to the Soul," and "Latinx Radiance: Leadership Recipes for Success."
Her educational journey began when she immigrated from San Luis, Rio Colorado, Sonora, México, at the age of 21. Despite facing language barriers and personal challenges, she earned her Bachelor’s in Education in 2006, followed by a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction in 2008, and an Education Specialist degree in Leadership and Administration in 2014. With 24 years in public education and 8 years as an administrator, Dr. Rodriguez was recognized as the AZALAS Outstanding Administrator of the Year in 2021, received the ASA Outstanding Principal of the Year award in 2024, and was honored with the “De Todo Corazon” award for her compassionate service, from AZALAS in 2024. A dedicated advocate for her students, she embodies the belief that dreams are attainable—¡Sí Se Puede!