Caston Binger

Caston Binger is an educator hailing from Niagara Falls, New York. He attended LaSalle Senior High School where he played on the varsity basketball team and the team went on to win the New York State Class A Championship in 1995 and 1996. After high school, Caston enrolled at SUNY Cortland the State University of New York at Cortland, and played on the men’s basketball team there as well. In 2000, the team won the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) championship and made a ‘Sweet 16’ Division lll appearance. These along with a number of other meaningful experiences throughout his university and athletics journey prompted Caston Binger to choose Education as his primary field of study and eventual career. He went on to earn a BA in Elementary Education and then a MA in Educational Supervision and Administration.

For the past decade and a half, Caston Binger has been an elementary classroom teacher for the Rochester City School District. Recently, he has shifted gears into a leadership position as a Teacher on Special Assignment for his elementary school. While he is no longer in the classroom, his new role allows him to support all students in the school. Beyond that, being a Teacher on Special Assignment involves working collaboratively with his principal and teaching staff to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning community that contributes to the academic achievement of each student.

Recently, Caston decided to go back to school and in May of 2021 graduated from Niagara University earning a second MA with a special focus on School Leadership. He takes great pride in the lifelong relationships he has established throughout his years in education. Presently, Caston Binger is being mentored by a school district superintendent, and he is grateful to be able to have someone at this level of leadership to provide guidance, and give advice as he moves forward in his career.