Snapshot of a Leader: Dr. Lisa Ransleben

Name: Dr. Lisa Ransleben
Campus: Justin Elementary, Northwest Independent School District

What was your favorite subject to teach when you were in the classroom? My favorite subject to teach was second grade math.

If you had chosen a different career path what would it have been? If I had chosen a different career path, it would have been Engineering. I started off wanting to do engineering in 1985 in and changed my mind due to the vibe of the class, but I loved Math so I decided to teach math instead.

What advice would you give to a student that you wish someone had given to you at their age? My advice to a student is that when a student knows two or more languages, he/she shouldn’t forget it, and they should value it. Being bilingual is an amazing thing, and it can help you a lot in the future.

What does having a CIS Program on your campus mean to you? To your campus? Having a CIS program at the Justin Elementary means means having an extra set of hands to help.

How does CIS help your campus reach its goals?

CIS helps reach campus goals in many ways by approaching issues from a different perspective than the campus staff. This diversity of thought helps us come up with creative solutions that empowers student academic success.

In what ways does your CIS Site Coordinator positively impact the students and/or campus?

CIS has a positive impact when it comes to school staff and parents by building strong relationships with staff and students. Being honest and always being available when we need CIS is a good impact on the students and families.

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