New Year,
New S uperin t e nden t
T
he start of a new year marked the In a neighboring district, she served “I am blessed and so very humbled
start of a new era for Mansfield as principal, a director of curriculum to be the next superintendent of
ISD. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, Dr. and instruction and executive Mansfield ISD,” said Dr. Cantu. “I
Kimberley Cantu took over as the director of human resources. am looking forward to the exciting
district’s new superintendent.
Dr. Cantu replaced Dr. Jim Vaszauskas,
who announced his retirement
in June. She is the second female
superintendent in MISD history.
A PASSION FOR EDUCATION
“
“My leadership style is
collaborative, and I want to
be able to keep the two-way
communication open.”
DR. KIMBERLEY CANTU
MISD SUPERINTENDENT
served as the district’s deputy
superintendent and has worked in
public education for 27 years.
Her career at Mansfield ISD began
as a teacher and coach at Mansfield
High School. She later became an
assistant principal and then the
academic associate principal.
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will provide for MISD students and
staff members. The reputation of
Mansfield ISD proceeds itself, and I
am ready to continue the tradition
of excellence and guide the district
along on its current path of success.”
Dr. Cantu earned her Bachelor of Arts
The Fort Worth native is a familiar
face to the district. She most recently
and amazing opportunities that we
and Master of Arts degrees in English
She returned to Mansfield in 2012 from Tarleton State University. She
as a director in human resources then obtained her Mid-Management
and held various leadership roles Administrator certificate from Texas
in human resources before being Woman’s University and received her
appointed as the district’s deputy Doctorate in Educational Leadership
superintendent. The MISD School from Texas A&M-Commerce. She
Board approved Dr. Cantu for the holds State Board for Educator
superintendent position on Dec. 17. Certification for secondary English,
mid-management and superintendent.