Charles Canales is in his 10th year in Education and in his 4th year as a Career and Technical Education Coordinator with Pasadena ISD. He acquired his Bachelor of Science in Finance and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Charles is also an avid long course triathlete who enjoys exercising, training, and competing.

Charles' wife Monserrat is also an educator for Pasadena ISD and a proud graduate of Pasadena High School. They have been married for 15 years and have a son. They enjoy spending time together with family, traveling, and going to the beach.