With over 27 years of experience in education as well as being a published author, Dr. Melissa Castillo is currently serving Arizona’s educators and students as the Associate Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Arizona Department of Education. Her professional career includes being a teacher in Dual Language and Bilingual programs, Instructional Coach, Professional Development Coordinator, Secondary Administrator, Curriculum Director and Educational Lead Consultant for MelCast Educational Consulting. She is committed and passionate about her work with educators across the state and country on planning and implementing asset-based systems and evidence-based instructional practices that meet the needs of all students.
Melissa Castillo
Assoc. Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Arizona Department of Education