Denver — A consultant hired by Denver Public Schools last week will actually not be working for the district.
On Friday, Will Jones, Director of Media relations for DPS, sent an e-mail saying Antwan Wilson will no longer be taking the job.
According to the e-mail, Wilson "has other contracts that require his full attention."
Wilson was hired as a strategic consultant for CareerConnect. His contract said he would have been paid $60,000 to work three months, two days per week. This is at a time when teachers are clamoring for more pay and better retirement benefits.
Susana Cordova, DPS deputy superintendent called CareerConnect an innovative apprenticeship program where students can learn technical skills while also making connections in the industry to find employment after high school.
Wilson is no stranger to Denver Public Schools. Before working as assistant superintendent, he was principal of Montbello High School. He's been working across the country as a consultant for the last several years.
