CANUTILLO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Canutillo Independent School District appointed Casey Rangel as the next principal of Canutillo High School on Thursday and is set to begin the role later this month.
CISD Superintendent Dr. Josue Borrego announced on Thursday that Rangel, who currently serves as assistant principal at Montwood High School, has been appointed the next principal of Canutillo High School.
According to CISD, Rangel brings 13 years of experience in public education, including work in high school administration and instructional leadership.
District leaders said his experience and student-centered approach will aid the academic and instructional systems already in place at Canutillo High School.
“I am beyond excited to join the Canutillo Eagle Family and Canutillo ISD. This opportunity to serve a storied community like Canutillo is one I don’t take lightly,” Rangel said. “CHS continues to showcase amazing strengths, and I’m excited to do my part to move the needle forward and help our students reach their full potential.”
Rangel currently serves as an assistant principal at Montwood High School in the Socorro Independent School District and previously served as an assistant principal at Pebble Hills High School. In those roles, he oversees the master schedule, special populations, graduation requirements, testing, UIL athletics, and campus improvement planning.
Before moving into administration, Rangel worked in the Ysleta Independent School District as a health teacher and athletic trainer at Hanks High School, where he also taught dual-credit history in partnership with El Paso Community College. He began his career at Anthony High School as a teacher, athletic trainer, and student council sponsor.
He holds Texas certifications in physical education and principalship and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Texas at El Paso.
“Mr. Rangel is a systems-oriented leader who understands the importance of building strong organizational culture while maintaining a clear focus on student success,” Borrego said. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in both the classroom and at the campus level, consistently advancing instructional excellence and improving student achievement. His commitment to college and career readiness has helped produce outstanding graduation outcomes, and we are excited to see the positive impact he will continue to make in our district and community.”
Rangel will begin his role as principal of Canutillo High School on May 21.
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