Neurodivergence and Nuestra Gente with Cecilia Quintanilla

I recently was honored with the opportunity to present with a friend and colleague at ALAS on the topic of Neurodivergence in the Latiné community, and my guest today is amazing in this sense! Cecilia Quintanilla, originally from Cochabamba, Bolivia, is an accomplished educator and musician who relocated to the United States in 2017. She… Continue reading Neurodivergence and Nuestra Gente with Cecilia Quintanilla

The Chicanologues 05. TeRay Esquibel and Ednium: The Alumni Network

In episode 5 of the Chicanologues, Gerardo chops it up with TeRay Esquibel, graduate of Denver Public Schools and founder of Ednium: The Alumni Collective. TeRay established Ednium to activate recent DPS graduates to both push and support Colorado’s largest and most diverse school district through creativity, entrepreneurship and civic engagement. In addition to community… Continue reading The Chicanologues 05. TeRay Esquibel and Ednium: The Alumni Network

Chicanologues 04. The Trailtinos’ Laura Cortez

Laura Cortez was a soccer player in Texas. Her coach required that players run track and cross country in order to maintain their fitness for the season. A self-identified tejana, she grew up with community, culture, and of course, Selena. Having relocated to Colorado, Laura, along with Victor Fallon, formed the Trailtinos, a Latiné running… Continue reading Chicanologues 04. The Trailtinos’ Laura Cortez

01. Habitually Disruptive Podcast Premiere!

Welcome to the Habitually Disruptive podcast, hosted by me, 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year Gerardo Muñoz. This TooDopeProduction aims to celebrate and amplify folx disrupting traditional education in favor of liberation and change for ALL students. In this pilot episode, I interview Aspen High School’s Tameira Wilson, a seventeen year veteran who has dedicated… Continue reading 01. Habitually Disruptive Podcast Premiere!

Choppin’ it Up with Colorado Public Radio’s Ryan Warner

Earlier this year, I was invited to speak about teaching in a pandemic with Colorado Public Radio’s Ryan Warner. I really enjoyed the conversation! https://www.cpr.org/2020/12/01/online-learning-isnt-easy-even-when-youre-colorados-teacher-of-the-year/

Bucket List Item: Talking to THE Angela Watson

It was a big honor to appear on Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers podcast! We talked about boundaries and pacing when it comes to teaching, and how she saved my career. https://truthforteachers.libsyn.com/ep224-deciding-what-matters-authentic-teaching-through-setting-boundaries-with-gerardo-munoz