Fall 2026 CoTESOL Convention

Gerardo Muñoz is a retired Denver Public Schools educator and 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year. He taught secondary social studies with a focus on Ethnic Studies, World History, and Student Voice and Leadership. Born and raised in Denver's East Side, Gerardo is well-known in educational justice and equity circles. A PhD candidate at the University of Denver, He is a teacher, author, scholar, podcaster, and independent journalist looking to remix the work for communities of color in schools. He is working on his dissertation, as well as two books: one a picture book and the other on his theories of social justice work. His writing may be found on Substack at gerardomunoz.substack.com, or search "Habitually Disruptive." He currently serves as Director of Pathways for CareerWise Colorado.