“Trinitie has overcome so much, and I tell her all the time how amazing she is. It would be completely understandable if she constantly got in trouble or participated in delinquent behavior. Instead, she has utilized her resources to turn tragedies into stories of triumph and used every setback to fuel her success.” -Olumide Aje, […]
Read moreCongratulations, Kailyn Stewart, 2024 Elementary Student of the Year!
“Because of the love and support she receives on campus and at home, Kailyn has taken difficult moments and turned them into positive things for herself. She’s had hard experiences but doesn’t let it affect where she is now, and that’s a really beautiful thing.” -Bailey Skinner, BSW, CISNT Site Coordinator, Corinth Elementary School Kailyn, […]
Read moreCongratulations, Kim Cody, 2024 Educator of the Year!
“Ms. Cody is strong, resilient, kind, humble, determined, and so much more. Her time and dedication do not go unnoticed, and her unwavering support for staff can be felt from miles away. Ms. Cody creates change and helps challenge those to see their potential, but most of all, she ensures that all students have everything […]
Read moreCongratulations, Emily Pivoda, 2024 CISNT Volunteer of the Year!
“More than anything in the world, Emily wants her mentee to be successful and independent. Emily can definitely take credit for some of her student’s confidence today, and thanks in part to Emily’s consistent, supportive presence, her mentee is flourishing.” -Paola Loera, BA, CISNT Site Coordinator, Bridgeport High School Emily Pivoda began mentoring with Communities […]
Read moreAtmos Energy Donates $20,000 to Communities In Schools of North Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATMOS ENERGY DONATES $20,000 TO COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NORTH TEXAS TO HELP AT-RISK STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE Part of a $125,000 donation Atmos Energy has made to CIS Affiliates in Texas to positively impact the lives of Texas students. LEWISVILLE, Texas (April 3, 2024) – Communities In […]
Read moreMr. Gordon’s Dedication: A Caring Adult for Students
In his first year as CISNT Site Coordinator, Mr. Brandon Gordon serves as a key support at Gainesville Intermediate. As a Site Coordinator, Mr. Gordon helps address student and campus-wide needs while making himself visible and available to the students on campus. He shares that it has been impactful to serve as a role model […]
Read morePam and David Taylor, A Truly Amazing Couple with a United Passion for Helping Kids
It’s hard to believe that National Mentoring Month is almost over! We have so many amazing mentors that choosing just a few to spotlight has been incredibly hard. To everyone who donates their time to enrich a child’s life, whether with Communities In Schools of North Texas or not, thank you! You make an invaluable […]
Read moreJames Karg, Mentoring: Hard but Very Worth It
There is no better resource we can provide for our students than the unconditional support of a caring adult. This is what makes being a mentor so incredibly impactful, and while it’s always amazing when our mentors are able to follow their mentees through high school and beyond, providing a safe place and setting a […]
Read moreKris Wise, Mentoring Has Changed My Life
Have you been considering mentoring, either seriously or just in passing? Kris Wise, CISNT mentor at Lewisville High School, says, “This experience has been life changing. I highly recommend signing up. It will change your life too!” When Kris began mentoring with Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) in the fall of 2015, she […]
Read moreBob Hegeman, A Lifetime of Service
We love our mentors because they do so much for our students, and we know that the biggest impacts can be brought about by the smallest actions, like being consistently present for a student. Consistency, Bob Hegeman says, is the big thing to keep in mind when considering becoming a mentor, and consistency is something […]
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