Dr. Stephanie Musser is the Founder and CEO of Candeo Schools, Inc., a classical charter school organization in Arizona. Its flagship campus, Candeo Peoria, is Arizona’s only licensed Hillsdale College Curriculum School and a National School of Distinction recognized by the Core Knowledge Foundation. Since opening, Candeo has consistently ranked among the state’s highest-performing schools, earning top ratings from the Arizona Department of Education.

With more than 30 years in education, Stephanie has devoted her career to advancing excellence in charter schools through teaching, leadership, consulting, and state-level service. Before establishing Candeo, she worked throughout the Phoenix Valley, supporting schools in strengthening academic achievement, securing resources, and developing organizational integrity. She has also contributed to state initiatives in grant development, charter evaluation, and educator training.

Stephanie earned her Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University. Her credentials also include K–8 teaching certification with endorsements in Gifted Education, Early Childhood Education, and Structured English Immersion.