Bernard McCune is the Executive Director of Athletics, Activities & Extended Academic Learning with Denver Public Schools. Prior to Bernard’s current role, he was also the Senior Executive Director of Career and College Success. He returns to DPS from RootED — a philanthropic organization in Denver dedicated to a quality public education for all students — where he served as a founding partner and Chief Portfolio and Talent Officer. Prior to joining RootED, Bernard served the Oakland Unified School District as Deputy Chief of Post-Secondary Readiness, providing leadership for district schools, principal supervisors and principals implementing college and career initiatives. Bernard held a similar role in DPS from 2012-14 as the head of the Office of College and Career Readiness, developing strategies that led to increased achievement in graduation rates, Advanced Placement, concurrent enrollment and the growth of career and technical education.
Bernard McCune
Executive Director, Athletics, Activities & Extended Academic Learning | Denver Public Schools