About me
Dr. Ben Churchill began serving as superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District in 2016. He was recently appointed by the Board of Education as the new superintendent in the Poway Unified School District, and will start in the new role on December 2.
Dr. Churchill previously worked in Illinois, serving as chief academic officer for the sixth-largest school district in the state. He also served as an assistant superintendent, high school principal, and high school teacher. Dr. Churchill began his 28-year career in education teaching English in China.
Dr. Churchill’s leadership has been recognized by local, state and national groups. He received the Innovative Superintendent Award from the Classroom of the Future Foundation; was recognized as a Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA); and was honored as the 2022 Superintendent of the Year by ACSA Region 18.
Dr. Churchill currently serves as the Vice President for Legislative Action (VPLA) for Region 18, leading legislative advocacy efforts at the regional and state level on behalf of the students and educators in San Diego and Imperial Counties. He also serves as the VPLA Liaison to ACSA's Legislative Policy Committee.