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SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ARE THERE TO AID IN STUDENTS ’ SUCCESS

SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ARE THERE TO AID IN STUDENTS ’ SUCCESS

Even though education support professionals are not always in daily contact with students , they play a vital role in student success . Within Mansfield ISD , these professionals are dedicated to guiding students toward college , career , and life readiness within a safe and ever-growing environment . Among the various support roles are secretaries , classroom aides , cafeteria workers , maintenance staff , bus drivers , and many others . Learn about just a few of the support professionals at MISD .

Norma Cansino
Food Specialist / Cook
Justin White
HVAC Supervisor
Jessica Brown Help Desk Supervisor
For the past 16 years , Norma Cansino has faithfully executed her duties as a food specialist at Timberview High School , filling students ’ trays and minds . She takes pride in her role within the Mansfield ISD family .
Her favorite aspect of the job is caring for the students . She understands that her interaction with the students is critical to their success . “ I take great pride in the service I provide every morning by coming in at 5:45 a . m . to ensure that my responsibilities are completed on time to serve the meals that I prepare ,” Cansino said .
Mansfield ISD and Timberview have become Cansino ’ s cherished family , providing an incredible support system .
Justin White has dedicated his entire 30-year HVAC career to Mansfield ISD . He finds fulfillment in providing a comfortable environment for the large population at MISD while contributing to energy conservation efforts .
White enjoys engaging in the design , troubleshooting , and quality control of buildings and equipment .
“ I appreciate the daily challenges . There is always something different that seems to come up on a regular basis ,” White said .
Jessica Brown has made significant strides in the technology department since joining Mansfield ISD in August 2013 . Starting as a Mobile Device Technician , she progressed to become the Lead Campus Technician before assuming her current role as Help Desk Supervisor .
Brown enjoys serving the district and families , making a difference with each encounter .
“ My favorite part about our department is that we are a very diverse group of people , but we all support each other professionally . Each person contributes to the vision we have for our department and essentially the district itself ,” Brown said .
Brown is proud of the community ’ s support in providing the best educational resources and appreciates how MISD embraces technology . Being able to integrate technology into the classrooms to enhance learning and prepare students for the future is why Brown chooses MISD .
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