MANSFIELDTODAY
Sharing the stories of
Mansf ield ISD with our community.
Superintendent
DR. KIMBERLEY CANTU
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Associate Superintendent of
Communications & Marketing
DONALD WILLIAMS
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Director of Communications & Marketing
HOPE BOYD
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Director of Community Relations & Advertising
ELIZABETH CARMODY
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Multimedia & Marketing Coordinator
MATT MARTIN
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Table of
CONTENTS
605 E. Broad St.
Mansf ield, TX 76063
(817) 299-6300
ON THE COVER
New Year, New Superintendent
p. 10
Dr. Kimberley Cantu is ready to take on her new role of superintendent.
She explains her priorities and gives us a look inside her family life.
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ALSO INSIDE
MISD Toys for Tots 2019
p. 4 New High School STEM Academy
p. 14
More than 22,000 toys and
$8,000 were donated to make the
holidays brighter for children. Rigorous STEM-based learning
will continue at the high
school level in MISD.
Kristin Chenoweth Performance
p. 6 Overcoming Adversity
p. 16
The actress and singer took the
stage with MISD students for a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A Mansfield ISD school specializes
in encouraging students who face
hardships to rise from the ashes.
School Board Recognition Month
p. 8 State Senator Visits School
p. 22
January is a time to appreciate the
elected officials who work hard to
do what is best for the district. Veteran and 9/11 survivor State
Sen. Brian Birdwell was the guest
speaker at an MISD school.
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...and much more!
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