Hendee Named Canyon Middle School Principal

Longtime Castro Valley music teacher and administrator Steve Hendee has been named Canyon Middle School's new principal. 

At its meeting on June 12, the Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Hendee to the post. He replaces April Wong, who had been principal at Canyon since before the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hendee most recently served as the assistant principal at Castro Valley High School (CVHS) for the past three years. During this time, he coordinated the school-wide Multi-Tiered Support System and supported Response to Intervention and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. 

These programs resulted in guiding the staff and supporting the students. 

In addition, Hendee assumed the role of co-principal at CVHS summer school and has also served as the co-chair of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in his previous school district. 

Throughout his teaching career, Mr. Hendee has devoted himself to instrumental music, successfully conducting several student ensembles and collaborating with staff and parents to establish a strong and comprehensive music program. Hendee earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and Education from California State University, Hayward.  

Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi praised Hendee for his commitment to Castro Valley schools and noted he is a “wonderful addition to the team at Canyon supporting students.”