Brief Bio

Charles “Chuck” Garabedian has advocated strongly for community progress throughout his professional career. His leadership experience includes three years as the President of the San Felipe Del Rio CISD Board of Trustees. Charles is a strong supporter of responsible economic development, education access, and community engagement. 

Charles is the Coordinator of Adjunct Faculty Evaluation for Southwest Texas Junior College.  From this position he oversees numerous aspects of the dual credit faculty throughout SWTJC's twenty one school district service area. Prior to working as an administrator he was a Professor and Chairman of the History Department. 

A product of the San Felipe Del Rio CISD, Charles benefited greatly from Del Rio's public education.  He
graduated from Del Rio High School in 1987 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts from Sul Ross University.  After receiving his B.A. he earned a Master of Arts and a Master of Education degree from Angelo State University and Sul Ross State University. He also completed a year of Doctoral Studies at Texas Tech University.  Charles holds certifications from the State Board of Educator Certification in the following areas: Superintendent, Principal, Social Studies and English. 

A lifelong horseman and former professional horse trainer, Charles has served as the Val Verde County 4-H Horse Project Leader.  He has owned and operated various small businesses during the past twenty-five years in the Del Rio area.

Charles, wife Dr. Aide Talamantes-Garabedian and their daughters Helena and Iva, live in the Spring Lake Estates subdivision and attend Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

 Helena, Iva, and Aide Garabedian

My beautiful wife Aide and our daughters.