Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) is pleased to announce a new partnership with AAA Texas. The partnership between CISNT and AAA is one based on the shared values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the common goal of empowering students to realize their full potential and grow without barriers.
AAA places a powerful emphasis on celebrating our differences, which give us the ability to contribute unique perspectives, valuable insights, and key strengths to our shared spaces. CISNT’s core beliefs compel us to recognize and celebrate our students’ diverse backgrounds, help create equitable educational outcomes for them, and provide an inclusive environment as we surround them with a community of support.
“Our commitment here at AAA to equity and inclusion within the workplace extends to the communities we serve,” says Herman Jenkins, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Group Manager at AAA. “We are honored to support organizations like CISNT in their effort of being a resource for students in underrepresented communities. We strongly believe that education is the key component in leading a productive life.”
The partnership between CISNT and AAA also places an emphasis on the importance of volunteerism and mentoring in the lives of students, and one incredible relationship has already resulted. Jennifer Mangin, an AAA employee, has spent the year meeting with 4th grade student Gabby*. Jennifer has proven herself to be an extremely dedicated, supportive, and attentive mentor. Jennifer always goes above and beyond to engage Gabby with games, activities, and great conversation, and they have never missed a single week of meeting. Gabby always lets her Site Coordinator know how excited she is for their meetings each week, and their relationship has grown into something truly special and unique.
“We’re thrilled to partner with AAA as we work to empower students to achieve in school and in life,” says CISNT Chief Executive Officer Ann Pape Wilson. “With our shared commitment to advancing equity and inclusivity, we look forward to our continued partnership as we serve North Texas.”
We are so grateful to AAA for not only investing in our mission and in our students, but for upholding our organizational values and placing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of this partnership. Thank you, AAA, for being #AllInForKids!
*Student Name Changed for Privacy
