MANSFIELD ISD INSPIRES THROUGH PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
The Partners In Education ( PIE ) program brings the community and the school district together to ensure the success of all Mansfield ISD students . Their mission is to inspire and educate students to be productive citizens . When the community and schools work together to make a difference in a child ’ s life , students are set up for a lifetime of success ; and they need help to make that happen .
Their mentors , volunteers , and community partners are a vital piece to the success of the students and their future .
As parents , businesses , faith-based organizations or community members , Partners In Education connects everyone to a singular , common goal – building opportunities together for MISD kids !
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION CONTACTS :
Heather Carson , Director of Community Relations |
& |
Katie Gemmel , Community Relations Specialist |
HeatherCarson @ misdmail . org |
|
KatieGemmel @ misdmail . org |
MENTORS
At the beginning of this school year , PIE rolled out the Impact Mentor program . Every Mansfield ISD student can benefit from having a mentor . It concentrates on building positive relationships , helping overcome obstacles , and inspiring students to be successful .
30 minutes a week is all it takes to make an impact . Just ask Craig Tipping , Impact Mentor at D . P . Morris Elementary School . Craig meets with second grader , Briylan , each week during Briylan ’ s lunchtime . Craig and Briylan play card games while they chat about sports , school , friends , and family . Briylan was very shy at first , but as their relationship has grown , Briylan says that he looks forward to his time with his mentor each week . Briylan was named “ Student of the Month ’’ for January and Craig was able to come to the awards ceremony to celebrate Briylan ’ s accomplishment . D . P . Morris School Counselor , Stacie Bates , says that Craig has been such a positive influence on Briylan and she loves what the Impact Mentor program is doing for the students at the school .
VOLUNTEERS
Whether it ’ s supporting teachers and students on campus , chaperoning trips or working after-hour events , volunteers are vital to the success of each MISD campus . Contact a campus today for information about volunteer opportunities .
Don ’ t forget - for the safety of the students , background checks must be completed annually to ensure the district has updated information on the adults in their schools . Complete an application today at : https :// bit . ly / MISDvolunteerapp .
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
As business partners , joining the MISD Perks program is fast and simple . Businesses that are able to offer a free , discounted or special service to Mansfield ISD employees are added to a list of participating vendors . In return , MISD provides exposure to a business via MISD ’ s website and staff e-newsletters sent to employees .
The newest PERKS partners include Blue Mint Thai & Asian Cuisine and Flying Squirrel Coffee Company . Blue Mint is giving 15 % off for faculty and staff on dine in , carry out or delivery . Use code TEACHERS # 1 . Flying Squirrel Coffee Company is offering 10 % off every purchase with a faculty or staff ID .
Want to partner with Mansfield ISD ? Visit : https :// bit . ly / misdperks for more information .
Sign up to be a mentor today at : https :// bit . ly / mansfieldmentor
28 MANSFIELDTODAY