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BOARD MEMBER PROFILE : MICHELLE NEWSOM

What schools did you attend ?
I attended over 9 schools before I graduated high school . I graduated from Wimberley High in Wimberley , Texas .
What is one quote that has become your life ’ s motto ? Why ?
“ Be the change you wish to see in the world .” - M . Ghandi I believe that a life of service is a life well lived . Service is something I was taught at a young age and continue apply daily in all I do .
Who was your role model growing up ? Why ?
My role models growing up were my mother and my grandmother . They both breathed into me an incredible work ethic and passion for service . I work every day to live up to the great women they are .
Give us a brief overview of your career . I attended Texas State University and studied early childhood education . After having my children , I returned to school at University of Texas at Arlington and completed my bachelors degree in nursing . I worked for many years as an emergency room / trauma nurse . I am now the President of Surepoint Emergency Centers and operate 13 ERs across Texas . I ’ m extremely lucky to have a job that I GET to do ; I love what I do !
Why are you passionate about serving MISD ?
Public education is the great equalizer and I ’ m a living testament of this . I moved a lot during my childhood and went to many schools . My teachers and everyone who touched my life at school were very impactful for me . This included the teachers , bus drivers , cafeteria staff , teachers aids , after school teachers , etc . I was someone who could have easily fallen through the cracks , but I was surrounded by people who cared , wanted me to succeed and gave me the tools to do it . All of these amazing people are the reason I am what I am today . Serving MISD allows me the great opportunity to do the same for the children in our community . An education is the greatest gift you can give a child . I ’ m excited and honored to work with all the amazing people at MISD and be a part of the work that is done each day .
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