Gustavo Manuel Castillo

Gustavo Castillo, son of Sara Perez, is a graduate of Morristown East High School, in Morristown, Tennessee. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the College of Charleston, in South Carolina.  During his undergraduate studies, he was actively involved in numerous student organizations, including Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), Minorities in Medicine, MEDLIFE, NJAC, the Spanish Club, The Portuguese Club, and the Club Soccer and Club Tennis teams.  He served as a personal trainer at the College of Charleston fitness center and completed an internship at a CrossFit gym, where he applied his academic training to real-world practice.

In recognition of his extensive volunteer service-particularly his dedication to supporting peers with disabilities and mentoring students interested in pursuing exercise science-Gustavo was awarded the College of Charleston’s Distinguished Service Award, a senior honor recognizing exceptional commitment to service and leadership.

Gustavo is a 6th grade English teacher at Meadowview Middle School, his alma mater, in Hamblen County, Tennessee.  He assists in coaching both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams, serves as a sponsor for the Beta Club, and coaches his own travel soccer team.  He is a member of the school’s Guiding Coalition, where he contributes to collaborative leadership and school improvement efforts.