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About Me
Craig Carter, Ed.D.
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Achievement - Empowerment - Individuality - Opportunity - Understanding
I bring a unique perspective and expertise in how special education should work and a stellar reputation in the special education community as being a child-centered advocate and ensuring accountability. And, I love supporting causes that embrace community service, equality, diversity, and inclusive thinking.
Who better to help parents and school staff reach consensus?
Experience
1979 - 2021 Public School Leadership with Integrity, Empathy, and Intelligence
2002 – 2016 Maricopa County Human Rights Committee
Member and Chairperson; Arizona Legislative mandated oversight committee protecting the rights of the seriously mentally ill.
2013 – 2016 Legacy Foundation Chris-town YMCA
Board Member; Committed to strengthening communities
Military Service
1979 – 1983 Arizona Army National Guard
1st Lieutenant
1976 –1977 United States Army Reserve
1973 – 1976 United States Army
Enlisted – Community Drug and Alcohol Assistance Center – Germany
Honors
2018 City of Phoenix
Outstanding Educator Award
2009 Arizona Association of School Psychologists
Special Educator Award
P0stSecondary Education - Arizona State University
1990 Doctor of Education
Education Administration and Leadership
1982 Masters of Arts
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
1979 Bachelor of Arts
Special Education
ROTC - Distinguished Military Graduate
Current AZ Department of Education Certificates
Special Education K-12, Elementary K-8, Supervisor, PreK-12, Principal PreK-12
A Little About Me
Hopi and Tavan Elementary Schools
Arcadia High School
Native Phoenician
Parents moved to the Valley of the Sun in the early ’50s
Big brother on the left
Married to Judith, Motor City girl and interior designer since 1991, the year we got married
Two beautiful and talented adult daughters
Three grandchildren: Ollie, Esme, Paloma
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
— Will Durant (often misquoted to Aristotle)