Meet our Director of Assessment for Texas College Preparatory Academies (TCPA), Angel Castro-Diaz. Angel has called ResponsiveEd home since 2010 and has held several positions at the campus and district levels. After first joining the organization as a high school math teacher, he served as Campus Testing Coordinator, ESL Coordinator, and Assistant Campus Director at iSchool of Lewisville.
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Angel received a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education – Mathematics from The University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Purdue University Global. Throughout his career, he has earned several teaching certifications and is a member of the Educator Committee for STAAR Redesign.
As Director of Assessment, Angel oversees the implementation of the state assessment program districtwide. This role allows him to work closely with district staff as they develop, offer support, and evaluate assessment programs. Additionally, Angel is responsible for creating training materials and coordinating investigations to ensure the security of state assessment materials and results.
“I am most proud of my work with campus leadership,” said Angel. “I am thrilled to be part of a diverse organization whose mission is to provide hope for students.”
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, Angel!
Angel leads Assessment with expertise and a passion for student success. He travels the state to make personal connections with campus leaders and testing coordinators. Angel has a gift for attending to details and getting things right while supporting campuses through the complex and sometimes stressful world of assessment. I am honored to call him my friend as well as coworker.