ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

DR. CRAIG GILBERT

For 25 years, Dr. Craig Gilbert has served the Chandler community through the Chandler Unified School District. After completing his undergraduate degree, Dr. Gilbert came to CUSD; first as an educator and athletic coach, then transitioning to site administration as Assistant Principal at Hamilton High and opening Principal of Payne Junior High. Dr. Gilbert then moved to the district administration level as a director, then Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education and finally as Associate Superintendent of PreK-12 Educational Services. He has an Ed.D. in educational leadership from ASU. Dr. Gilbert has been an active volunteer coach for youth sports, is a Sun Lakes Rotarian, and is a former Chandler Chamber board member. Dr. Gilbert is the proud husband of Dr. Jessica Blanco M.D. and father of three, Mikayla, Jacqueline, and Charles. Through faith and family support, Dr. Gilbert has had the opportunity to grow, lead, and contribute to the wonderful Chandler community.

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