Marrero Moment featuring Will Jones

In this week’s episode of the Marrero Moment, Dr. Marrero sits down with Executive Director of Communications for Denver Public Schools, Will Jones. Will is responsible for all communications throughout the district, both internal and external. It is a hefty responsibility, but one he feels passionately about.

Will began his career working in radio, his first gig being at a 24-hour hip hop radio station. After radio, he began working in stand-up comedy, which led him to television news, and eventually into public relations. 

In this conversation, Will shares a powerful, open, and truthful recollection of his life, beginning as a student in his native North Carolina, and the educator who inspired him to attend college. Will was raised by his great-grandmother, his beloved Mama Josie, and Will grew up to be the first in his family to graduate from college. Will’s life was transformed by education.


“Miss Northcutt not only changed the trajectory of my life, but she changed the trajectory of my entire family. So, to answer your question, ‘Why do I come to work everyday?’ I know our school is filled with hundreds, if not thousands of Miss Northcutts.”

We hope you are inspired by this honest discussion between two of our district leaders, and that you are able to get a peak behind the curtain–and learn more about the magic behind our central communications office.
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