Lone Finalist Named To Head Mansfield ISD

Mansfield (WBAP/KLIF)  The Mansfield ISD School Board named Dr. Kimberley Cantu as the lone finalist in its search for a new superintendent.

Dr. Cantu is currently the district’s deputy superintendent and has worked in public education for 27 years.

“We as a board felt that Dr. Cantu is truly the best fit to be the next leader of Mansfield ISD,” said School Board President Karen Marcucci. “She has a shared vision of making MISD a destination district committed to excellence, and we’re excited to see the different opportunities that will bring to our students, parents and staff members.”

According to state law, the school board must wait 21 days before offering her a contract. If hired, she will be the second female superintendent in the district’s history.