Dj Chonz
Founder, Denver DJ School | Director of Marketing & Partnerships | Creative Program Leader | Community Engagement
- Role
- Senior Team Lead - Cte i, Audio Production at Denver Public Schools
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dj Chonz
In 2025 alone, Denver DJ School generated over in paid opportunities for DJs, photographers, designers, and creative professionals.What began as a DJ education program has evolved into a creative ecosystem that connects learning to real economic opportunity. To date, we’ve served students and delivered over classes, building pathways for creatives to develop skills and access consistent, paid work in the industry.Our work has been supported through partnerships with organizations, including Denver Public Schools Foundation (MySpark), as well as collaborations with Red Bull, Elitch Gardens, Denver Broncos and Downtown Denver Partnership, bridging education, community, and the creative economy.
Experience
Senior Team Lead - Cte i, Audio Production
May 2022 — Present · Denver, CO, US
As Senior Team Lead, I provide real-time coaching, planning support, and instructional leadership across core content and elective teams. My focus is on building a culture of high expectations, culturally responsive teaching, and academic excellence. In 2024-25, I earned a Distinguished rating—the highest in DPS—based on instruction, professionalism, and student perception.Highlights:Instructional Excellence: Design engaging podcasting and DJ curriculum rooted in student voice and identity. Lead cross-curricular planning tied to schoolwide writing and vocabulary goals. Implement daily data checks and phonics groups to drive outcomes.Leadership & Coaching: Provide weekly 1:1 coaching and actionable feedback to teachers. Lead PD on academic discourse, classroom management, and real-time feedback. Use data to support growth for MLLs and SwDs across teams.Team Collaboration: Facilitate planning for electives and 6th grade, even outside my assigned group. Recognized as a model for instructional leadership and teacher development.Family & Community Engagement: Foster student and family connections through DJ events, parent outreach, and creative partnerships with the Denver Broncos, 104.7 The Drop, and other organizations. Lead the school in parent-teacher conference participation.Innovative Programming: Oversee media-based electives, including Denver DJ School, Lake Knight Radio, Podcasting and Music Production. Help students produce essays, radio shows, and digital content through culturally responsive methods.Equity-Driven Leadership: Center equity and culturally responsive practices in planning and coaching. Reflective, forward-thinking, and always seeking to improve both personal practice and the school community.
Education
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - BS - Music Business
1999 — 2001
Community College of Denver
Associate's degree, Communication and Media Studies
1996 — 1999
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