ConnectEd 2020-21 // Issue I | Page 4

1 New campus administrators will welcome students to 2020–21. Visit bit.ly/NewAdmins2020–21 to see current campus changes. 2 The Greater Dallas Taiwanese Chamber helped GISD stay safe during its COVID-19 closure by donating 5,000 face masks, 2,000 medical-grade gloves and 100 goggles. 3 Class of 2020 graduate Ximena Coronado recently won $5,000 in the Don’t Mess with Texas scholarship contest, which recognizes seniors who demonstrate leadership in preventing litter in their schools and communities. THE 4 Launching esports at all district high schools last fall, NFHS brought home the gold in the PlayVS Rocket League State Championship this spring. 5 #GarlandUSA staff are being called upon to serve across the state and nation. Director of Research, Assessment and Accountability Dr. Kim Caddell is chairing Commit’s data advisory panel while Executive Technology Officer Matt Yeager is leading the technology solutions workgroup for Governor Abbott’s Operation Connectivity Task Force. Trustee Linda Griffin was also a featured panelist for the National Association of Black School Educators. 3 connected