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Camille Casteel was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended elementary school in the Creighton School District and North Phoenix High School in the Phoenix Union District. Camille is currently the Superintendent of the Chandler Unified School District where she manages the day-to-day operations and the growth and development of a hyper-growth district. Camille received her BA and MA in elementary education as well as her administrative certification from Arizona State University. She received her doctorate of education from NSU, Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1991. She has been with the Chandler Unified School District for 39 years and has served in a number of positions, including teacher, curriculum specialist, principal, assistant superintendent, associate superintendent and superintendent since 1996.
Dr. Casteel has received numerous awards and most recent include the Chandler Education Foundation Woman of Greatness 2009, Chandler Chamber East Valley Business Leader 2007, Woman of Distinction 2004 Soroptimist International, Arizona Superintendent of the Year 2001, NSU Distinguished Alumni 2000, Excellence in Leadership Award, East Valley Partnership 2001, Magna Award Community Collaboration, National School Boards Association 2001, Award of Excellence by Arizona Public Relations Association 1999.
In addition to serving as Chandler Schools' CEO, Dr. Casteel is also active throughout the community. Most notable is her service as a member of the Chandler Regional Medical Center Board since 1988. She is currently a member of the Catholic Healthcare West Corporate Strategic Planning Committee, member of the Economic Development Advisory Board for the City of Chandler and member of the Board of Directors for The Alliance.
Camille has been married to her husband, Tom, for 39 years and has two daughters, Tawni and Cari, who live in the area with their husbands and children.
