Alex Marrero

Dr. Alex Marrero has served as the Superintendent of Denver Public Schools since the Spring of 2021. As the son of a Cuban refugee and a Dominican immigrant, Dr. Marrero understands the diverse needs of his students firsthand and advocates or them. Under his leadership, Denver Public Schools has achieved its highest-ever graduation rates, increased proficiency rates, and implemented its first-ever equity-based strategic plan. His efforts have significantly raised salaries and established living wages for all employees, while enhancing school safety and cybersecurity. His strategies have successfully moved 24 schools off the State Accountability Clock. Dr. Marrero established the Latine Education Advisory Council (LEAC) to enhance educational outcomes for Latino/Hispanic students, launched the International Educators Institute to aid new international teachers in adapting to the educational system and community, and opened six Community Hubs. These hubs connect students, families, and community members with free services to increase their economic self-sufficiency and academic success.

Dr. Marrero′s leadership has been widely recognized with several awards, including Superintendent of the Year by the District Administration Leadership Institute and the Colorado Association of Latino/a Administrators and Superintendents, both for 2024. District Administration named him one of the Top 100 Influencers in Education in 2024. He was named a "Superintendent to Watch" in 2022 by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and one of "5 Superintendents to Watch in 2023" by the organization K-12 Dive.

Beyond his role in Denver, Dr. Marrero is deeply involved in educational leadership on a national scale. He serves as President of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, an Executive Board Member for the Council of Great City Schools where he also is the Chair of the taskforce for Boys of Color. The United States Secretary of Homeland Security invited him to serve on the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council and Colorado’s Governor also selected him to serve on the Business Experiential Learning (BEL) Commission. In addition to these various roles, he holds adjunct professorships at Boston University, Manhattan University, and St. Peters University.

Dr. Marrero’s leadership philosophy is centered on empowering every student, regardless of their background, to overcome obstacles and become innovative leaders in their fields, reflecting his personal journey and commitment to educational excellence.