DR. JOSE G. CAMACHO

 DR. JOSE G. CAMACHO

Dr. Jose G. Camacho distinguished himself as an excellent educator. From an elementary grade school teacher, he rose to one of the highest positions in the field of education as Assistant Regional Director of the Department of Education (DepEd Region I). Fondly called “Jose” by his colleagues and friends, he graduated magna cum laude from Pangasinan Normal School (now PSU Bayambang) in 1959 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Education. After graduation, his first teaching assignment was in Romblon, where he served for four years. In 1962, he became Teacher-in-Charge, and by 1965, he was promoted to Elementary School Head Teacher. Two years later, he became Elementary School Principal. This inspired him to pursue postgraduate and specialized studies. He earned his Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Supervision at Pangasinan State University in 1978. By then, he was already a Public Schools District Supervisor, where he recruited many Bayambangueños into the teaching profession. Dr. Camacho’s rise continued steadily. From January 1987 to November 1993, he served as Assistant Schools Division Superintendent. He was later promoted as Schools Division Superintendent, serving until June 14, 2003. He further enhanced his expertise through specialized studies and scholarships, including programs at the University of the Philippines (BPS Scholarship in MAT Reading), Asia Foundation Scholarship (School Administration and Supervision), and the 4th INNOTECH Course on Educational Management and Supervision for senior education leaders in Southeast Asia. He earned his Doctorate in Educational Management in 1989 from Baguio Central University. His academic and professional pursuits brought him to various international locations, including San Jose, California; Traverse City, Michigan; Seoul, Korea; Maryland, USA; Kunming, People’s Republic of China; and Taipei, Taiwan.