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
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Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives LARI BARAGER
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605 E . Broad St . Mansfield , TX 76063 ( 817 ) 299-6300
ON THE COVER
Honoring Mansfield ISD ’ s Vals and Sals p . 10
It ’ s not easy being at the top of their class . The district ’ s six valedictorians and six salutatorians detail what lies ahead for them .
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ALSO INSIDE
Lessening the Carbon Footprint p . 4
Mansfield ISD is one of two school districts in Texas to be named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year .
MISD Names Teachers of the Year p . 7
Two educators were recognized for their great work by being named the district ’ s Teachers of the Year .
Culinary Students Win Big p . 9
Mansfield ISD students cooked up a national win for their skills in restaurant management .
Seniors Earn College Degree p . 12
Dozens of MISD graduates are a step ahead by earning an associate degree while still in high school .
Mayor Given Ambassador Award p . 15
For his advocacy for education , Mayor Dr . Michael Evans was given the Ambassador of Education Award .
Legendary Cowboy Honored p . 18
He ’ s a groundskeeper , but Rookie Brooks is also a longtime cowboy who was honored for his contributions .
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... and much more !
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