School Board Update
New trustees, 2017-18 officers introduced at May meeting
Trustees welcomed Nedra Robinson (Place 1) and
La Tonya Mayfield, Ph.D., (Place 2) to the Board for
their first terms of service.
The Board also elected officers for the 2017-18 school
year, choosing June W. Davis (Place 4) to continue
her service as President, while electing Vice President
Mia Hall and Secretary Lyndsae M. Benton.
Trustees took a moment to recognize outgoing Trustee
Thedrick Franklin for his service to Crowley ISD as a
trustee from August 2012 to May 2017.
Back Row: Ryan Ray, J.D., La Tonya Mayfield, Ph.D., Nedra Robinson,
Gary Grassia; Front Row: Vice President Mia Hall, Interim Superintendent
Patricia Linares, Ph.D., President June W. Davis and Secretary Lyndsae M. Benton
TO THE
Nedra Robinson - Place 1
Nedra Robinson, a former teacher and current education consultant, wants to see
Crowley ISD become a renowned school district across the state and nation for the
great work it does for students. A mother of two, Robinson also wants to see CISD
increase student achievement and to highlight where students are already excelling,
helping to boost pride within the district. Robinson is excited about several things
happening in CISD, including the hiring of a new superintendent, the growth in
the Crowley area and the district’s MyChoice Programs.
La Tonya Mayfield, Ph.D. - Place 2
A first-generation college student, La Tonya Mayfield considers herself a lifelong
learner who knows the value of education. A mother of two Crowley ISD students,
Mayfield wants to see CISD become the district of choice for families moving to
the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. Mayfield’s excited about the MyChoice
Programs the district offers, the marketing of the district’s innovative activities and
how eager the community is to see the district flourish.
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