More about Dr. Gilder

Carnelius D. Gilder, Ed.D, is an educator, transformational leader, and an access advocate who serves as the Superintendent of Schools for West Sabine Independent School District, a thriving rural district deep in the heart of the Piney Woods of East Texas. He has led WSISD as superintendent since December 2020.

Dr. Gilder is best known as a voice and a visionary.  Through his tenure as superintendent, Carnelius has strived for equity within the district and across the state.