Manuel Colon

Manuel Colon served as the Chief Academic Officer for the Anaheim Union High School District in Anaheim, CA. With a distinguished career in education, Manuel held key roles including Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and Principal at Savanna High School and Sycamore Junior High School within the same district. He was also an ACSA Certified Coach and served as an AVID Regional Coordinator for the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

With professional experiences spanning San Jose, Baldwin Park, Anaheim, and Los Angeles County, Manuel is driven by a commitment to transformative education and meaningful impact. This dedication stems from a belief in the importance of educational work and the urgency of addressing current challenges. Manuel emphasizes the importance of focusing on controllable factors, advocating for change, and modeling desired behaviors.

Manuel hopes to foster meaningful dialogues that support school leaders in transforming education for all students. In his view, the most rewarding role in education is that of a teacher, finding joy in those moments when students experience enlightening breakthroughs. He encourages patience, intentionality, and kindness in supporting others.