Estella Castillo-Garrison

Estella Castillo-Garrison assumed the role of superintendent/president of Palo Verde College in Blythe, California, on Sept. 9. She most recently served as vice president of Academic Affairs at Sheridan College in Wyoming. A first-generation community college student who grew up in rural California, Dr. Castillo-Garrison brings experience in academic leadership, community education, and K-12 partnerships.

Before joining Sheridan College, Dr. Castillo-Garrison served as dean of Community Education, Emeritus Institute, and K-12 Partnerships and director of Community Education at Saddleback College in California.

Dr. Castillo-Garrison earned a doctorate in educational leadership, administration, and policy from Pepperdine University, a master’s degree in education with a concentration in instruction from Central Michigan University, a bachelor’s degree in social psychology from Park University, and an associate degree in social science from Barstow Community College.