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 CHRISTINA WILLIAMSON
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Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives LARI BARAGER
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ON THE COVER
Special Education Department Prepares Students for Life , College , Career p . 10
Mansfield ISD is committed to getting students of every ability college , career , and life ready . As a result , the Special Education Department serves children with special needs and abilities , including some as young as 3 and up to 21 .
ALSO INSIDE
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Families at Worley Middle Enjoy Fellowship , Puzzles p . 6
Students and their families enjoyed food and breakout boxes , thanks to the campus ’ family engagement initiative .
Students Dig Into Gardening with Annette Perry Greenhouse p . 7
Elementary students are learning about plants inside a grant-funded greenhouse .
Teacher Saves a Life p . 13
Teacher Grace George uses the Heimlich maneuver to save student Jaina Darkwa ’ s life .
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Elementary Students Visit Colleges p . 15
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy scholars visit Texas universities .
STEM Director Earns Nationwide Recognition p . 20
STEM Director Victoria Webster has been named one of Education Technology Insights ’ 2023 Top 10 STEM Directors .
Athletic Alum Breaks U . S Record p . 23
Lake Ridge High School alumna Jasmine Moore broke the U . S . women ’ s record in the triple jump .
... and much more !
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