Tasha Moore begins new role as Chief Executive Officer of Communities In Schools of North Texas Tasha Moore officially stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) on Tuesday, October 18 after being named lone finalist on September 30. “I am honored to serve our as the […]
Read moreTasha Moore named lone finalist as CEO of Communities In Schools of North Texas
Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT), an organization dedicated to surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life since 1993, has announced the selection of Tasha Moore, LMSW as the lone finalist for as Chief Executive Officer. Moore will fill the vacancy created by Ann […]
Read moreSummer Fun with the CISNT ACE Program
Across Denton ISD and Lewisville ISD, CISNT operates 10 federally supported Afterschool Centers on Education, or ACE, afterschool programs, providing enrichment and resources for students during the school year and over the summer. The ACE summer program kicked off on May 31st and finished up on June 30th. The summer program runs Monday through Thursday […]
Read moreAnn Pape Wilson to step down as Chief Executive Officer at Communities In Schools of North Texas
(Lewisville, TX) Ann Pape Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT), announced in late June that she is stepping down from her current role after 10 years with the organization, 6 of which she served as CEO. During her time as CEO, the organization grew tremendously and increased the depth […]
Read moreAngel is All In for Pursuing Her Dreams!
Angel is a graduate of Denton High School and Communities In Schools of North Texas is thrilled to celebrate her success and bright future! Angel has been in CISNT for all four years that she has been at Denton HS and has received supportive guidance. Jessica Mier, the CIS Site Coordinator at Denton HS, shares […]
Read moreCelebrating CISNT’s Partnership with UNT’s Social Work Program
As the school year comes to an end and graduation is quickly approaching, we want to highlight our growing partnership with the University of North Texas’ Social Work Program. Social Work Practice I is a class where undergraduate social work students learn valuable one-on-one micro counseling skills for direct practice with individuals. According to their […]
Read moreCISNT Recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
May 7th, 2022 is recognized nationally as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. At CISNT, we believe that all students deserve a healthy start and a healthy future, including positive mental health. Services which address students’ mental health needs are a core aspect of CISNT supports, especially as these needs have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 […]
Read moreCongratulations, Ezra, 2022 Student of the Year at Mill Street Elementary School!
Congratulations to Ezra, the 2022 Student of the Year at Mill Street Elementary! Ezra has faced challenges in school due to behavior and challenges with building connections with teachers and staff. Ezra is a one of a kind student who has many passions and energy, however, at times this energy would get in the way […]
Read moreCongratulations, Natalia, 2022 Student of the Year at Bridgeport High School!
Congratulations to Natalia, the 2022 Student of the Year at Bridgeport High School! Natalia is a high schooler that has been with CISNT since the 5th grade. Natalia is challenged with great responsibilities both in and outside of school. Natalia also speaks primarily Spanish at home so a language barrier was a challenge impacting her […]
Read moreCISNT Mentor Follows Student from 6th Grade to 10th Grade
Olumide Aje, the CISNT Site Coordinator at Ryan HS, first matched Paul with a 6th grade student at Calhoun Middle School. Today Paul continues to mentor his student who is now in 10th grade at Ryan High School. Mr. Aje originally assessed that the student would benefit from having a mentor because of his behavior […]
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