MANSFIELDTODAY
Sharing the stories of Mansfield ISD with our community .
Superintendent DR . KIMBERLEY CANTU
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Associate Superintendent of Communications & Marketing DONALD WILLIAMS
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Executive Director of Communications & Marketing ELIZABETH CARMODY
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Director of Digital Media & Marketing HOPE BOYD •••
Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives LARI BARAGER
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ON THE COVER
The Kindness Kid Makes Global Impact p . 12
A Mansfield ISD sixth grader is being the change he wants to see in the world , and it has earned him the title of TIME Magazine ’ s Kid of the Year .
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ALSO INSIDE
District Spelling Bee Champ p . 4
After hours of preparation , 11-year-old Lauren Betts took home the winning trophy .
Keeping Families Safe Online p . 8
MISD students and parents participated in a free webinar to promote good digital citizenship .
HOPE Week Spreads Positivity p . 10
Middle schools held different themed days to remind students that they are seen and loved .
Get Scholarships for Gaming p . 11
Video gamers have opportunities to compete at the collegiate level , and an MISD club is encouraging it .
Election Day is May 7 p . 21
Four seats on the MISD Board of Trustees are up for re-election . Early voting begins on April 25 .
Board Member Profile p . 22
Desiree Thomas , trustee for Place 2 , talks about her background , passions and volunteer efforts .
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... and much more !
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