Ventura County Office of Education
Dr. Pamela Castleman has a diverse work experience in the education field. Dr. Pamela most recently served as the Director of Continuing Education at Ventura County Office of Education since January 2016. Prior to that, they worked as the Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment at Simi Valley Unified School District from July 2013 to January 2016. Dr. Castleman also has experience in school administration, having held the positions of Assistant Principal at Simi Valley High School from August 2009 to June 2013, and at Royal High School from August 2001 to May 2009. Dr. Pamela began their career in education as a Teacher at Mesquite Independent School District from August 1996 to May 2001.
Dr. Pamela Castleman received their Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from California State University, Northridge, where they studied from 2010 to 2013. Prior to this, they pursued their Master's degree (M.Ed) in Education Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce between 1998 and 2001. Dr. Castleman's undergraduate education took place at Stephen F. Austin State University, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Liberal Arts - Composite Social Studies from 1993 to 1996.
Ventura County Office of Education
The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is committed to expanding access to quality education for all. We provide fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities. VCOE offers an extensive calendar of professional development and educational coursesand seminars at our state-of-the-art conference center in Camarillo. We also operate schools that serve educationally disadvantaged students, provide career education programs and coordinate countywide academic competitions.VCOE is governed by an elected County Superintendent of Schools and a five member County Board of Education. The County Superintendent develops personnel and program policy and is the employer for all county schools employees. VCOE's various departments and schools are organized into three branches. The County Board makes policy decisions related to county operated programs in appropriate areas of budgeting, curriculum and planning.