Huddleston Named Chief of Center for Instructional Leadership (CIL)

Dr. Judith Minor, the Department of Defense Education Activity Americas Director for Student Excellence, is pleased to announce that Dr. Christy Huddleston has been appointed Chief of Center for Instructional Leadership (CIL) for the Americas region. She will fill the position left vacant by Dr. Samantha Ingram.

"I am delighted Dr. Huddleston will continue the legacy of strategic leadership support, training and coaching for the Americas," said Minor. "She brings a wealth of experience in education, administration, and leadership along with outstanding people skills. We are fortunate to have her lead our CIL team."

Huddleston has worked in the field of education for 27 years to include secondary science teacher, high school counselor, leadership in secondary schools, District Secondary Curriculum Instructional Coordinator, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. In 2012, she entered DoDEA to serve as the Georgia/Alabama District Superintendent and, in 2016, was named the Americas Southeast District Superintendent where she oversaw 24 schools across eight military installations.

Huddleston received a Doctorate in Philosophy in Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education from Auburn University, Alabama. Additionally, she earned her Educational Specialist and Master's Add-On in Educational Leadership and Administration from Troy University. She also earned her Master of School Counseling and Bachelor of Secondary Education in Science from Columbus State University.