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Candice Hardin is an educational leader who has served Pineywoods Community Academy as the ECHS and P-TECH Coordinator for the last six years. Candice has spent over twelve years advising students on their college, career, and military plans as a high school counselor. Her counseling experience provides a seamless transition into the CCRSM administrator role. Candice has earned a Master's in Education in both school counseling and educational administration. She will complete her Ed.D. in educational administration through Texas A&M Commerce upon dissertation completion. She currently holds certifications as a classroom teacher, school counselor, and principal and is pursuing her superintendent certification. As a lifelong lover of learning, she is dedicated to helping others find and pursue their career goals. Candice is married with two children ages 10 and 14. As a family, they are passionate about all things outdoors and extreme sports.