Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero Heads Back To Class To Fill In As Substitute Teacher
DENVER (CBS4)- Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is taking the staffing shortage in his school district seriously. In fact, he recently stepped back into the classroom to take on a substitute teaching role.
Marrero took to the head of the class at Traylor Elementary School last Friday.
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The school district has asked for support from its central office employees, including DPS board members, during staffing shortages. They may be asked to work as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional or support staff to keep the school open for in-person learning and support.
"I'm completely focused on providing our schools and scholars with the support they need," wrote Marrero in a recent email calling on central staff to help support schools during staffing shortages.
According to DPS, the shortages have been created by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.