Kendra Castro

Kendra (Langley) Castro, M.Ed, currently serves as the High School Academic Director at Uplift Education since June 2020. Previously, Kendra held the position of High School Dean at Uplift Education - Hampton Preparatory School District from July 2014 to June 2020, where responsibilities included instructional coaching for Grades 9-12, managing scholar culture and discipline for Grades 11-12, coordinating the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, overseeing ACT intervention structures, and serving as the campus testing coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year. Kendra also contributed as a Content Teacher Leader, developing the AP/MYP World History curriculum and leading professional development for World History teachers, as well as teaching AP/IB World History. Kendra earned a Master of Educational Leadership from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's degree in History from The University of Dallas. Education was furthered at Visitation Academy.