About CO-ALAS
OUR MISSION
To support aspiring and current Latino and Latina administrators and educational leaders by promoting best practices, professional learning, communication, and networking to support the growing Latino community.
OUR VISION
To have highly skilled and effective Latino and Latina administrators and educational leaders in P-20 education to ensure the success of all students.
OUR CORE VALUES
VISION LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT INFLUENCE
OUR CULTURAL VALUE
FAMILIA
Familia: Familia as a value speaks to our commitment to preparing educators to be competitive in seeking leadership positions though quality professional development, mentoring, and networking. When you become part of CO-ALAS you become part of our family and we are committed to your success as an educational leader.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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RECOGNIZED
STATEWIDE
Priority 1: COALAS will be a recognized organization statewide.
FINANCIAL STABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
Priority 2: COALAS will achieve financial stability (and accountability).
LATINO/A LEADERSHIP
Priority 3: COALAS will increase the percentage of Latino/a leaders at the school and district level.
DEIA STATEWIDE
Priority 4: COALAS will work to increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access across the state.
OUR GOALS
Effectively communicate our vision and mission.
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Promote the organization to increase membership.
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Work cooperatively with educational organizations to advocate for quality and equitable public education.
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Provide regular updates about key educational issues
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Increase support from corporate sponsors
Provide Members with opportunities for professional learning by sharing best practices.
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Create learning opportunities regarding effective school/district administration and leadership.
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Promote learning opportunities on effective instructional practices.
Develop leadership capacity to increase the number of under-represented educational leaders.
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Mentoring opportunities for members.
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Networking opportunities for members.
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CO-ALAS LEADERSHIP
President: Dr. Luis Murillo
Assistant Superintendent
Alamosa School District
luis.murillo@co-alas.org
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CO-Chair: Dr. Maria Rodriguez
High School Assistant Principal
Denver Public Schools
Secretary: Tracy Gallegos
Learning Innovation Strategist
Mesa County Valley School District 51
tracy.gallegos@co-alas.org
Board Director: Dr. Edgar M. Torres
High School Principal
Mapleton Public Schools
Executive Director: Don V. Rangel
Colorado Association of Latino/a Administrators and Superintendents
President/CEO DVR Educational Consulting Group Inc.
Superintendent of Schools (Retired)
don.rangel@co-alas.org
President-Elect: Nathan Cabrera
Director Family and Community Partnerships
Jeffco Public Schools
nate.cabrera@co-alas.org
CO-Chair: Dr. Michael Claudio
Executive Director of Student Services
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Board Director: Dr. Ron Cabrera
Executive Director, 4 Corners Leadership Academy
Board Director: Tara Pena
Chief of Family and Community Partnerships
Jeffco Public Schools
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Director of Operations: Dr. Denine Echevarria
Colorado Association of Latino/a Administrators and Superintendents
info@co-alas.org
Past President: Teresa Barajas
Interim Director Family and Community Partnerships
Jeffco Public Schools
Treasurer: Carrie Torres-Yantzer
Leadership Development Strategist
Capturing Kids Hearts
Board Director: Dr. Janet Estrada
Elementary School Principal
Denver Public Schools
Board Director: Dr. Adella Arredondo
Executive Director, Family and Community Engagement
Denver Public Schools
Director of Programs: Dr. Diana Roybal
Colorado Association of Latino/a Administrators and Superintendents
Superintendent of Schools (Retired)
diana.roybal@co-alas.org
CO-ALAS DELEGATES
Our district delegates represent school districts and educational organizations from across Colorado, helping to advance opportunities for Latino/a leaders statewide.
Alamosa School District
Boulder Valley School District
Brighton 27J School District
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Harrison School District
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Jefferson County School District
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Littleton Public Schools
Mesa County Valley School District 51
Pinnacle Charter School
Adams 14 School District
Thompson School District
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES
Latina Leadership Conference Planning Lead
Interim Deputy Superintendent, Denver Public Schools
Colorado Department of Education
CO-ALAS Co-Founder (Retired)