With over 10 years experience working in the nonprofit sector and over 15 years mentoring youth in North Texas, Gilbert Montez truly embodies what it means to be a caring adult. Gilbert first began serving the North Texas community over 20 years ago both by working for and volunteering through other youth mentoring programs in […]
Read moreMike Is On a Path to a Brighter Future!
Student’s name has been changed for privacy. Mike is a 3rd grade student who is in his first year at the ACE program at Hodge Elementary in Denton ISD. At the beginning of the year, Mike struggled to regulate his emotions and make the right decisions. He was disruptive and distracted from his classes, which […]
Read moreAndrea is Empowered to Succeed In School
Student’s name has been changed for privacy. Andrea is in 6th grade and attends DeLay Middle School. This is her first year in the CISNT case management program. Andrea and her family migrated to the United States from El Salvador and experienced barriers to success in school, such as language barriers and lack of resources […]
Read moreTasha Moore Begins New Role as CEO of CISNT
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 […]
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