March 2022
Dr. Summer Rose Joins The Team as Chief Clinical Officer
Licensed psychologist Summer Rose, Psy.D. has joined Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region as Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Rose has a history of strengthening mental health services in the Dallas Region, including 10 years of service at Momentous Institute.

Dr. Rose intends to use her knowledge and expertise to bolster the CIS Dallas Safer Students, Stronger Schools campaign through increased clinical services and strategic support.
The Remarkable Women of CIS Dallas:
Featuring a Q&A with CPO, Jeannea Busby
Women’s History Month, punctuated by International Women’s Day on March 8th, means a great deal for women in every stage of life, and particularly those in the workforce. Communities In Schools Dallas has a plethora of female leaders who work tirelessly in their individual fields to strengthen the overall culture of the organization.

One leader in particular that stands out is Jeannea Busby, Chief Program Officer. Read a full Q&A interview with Jeannea below.

Coach Jason Kidd to Donate To Communities In Schools Dallas For Each Mavericks Home Victory
Beginning this month, Coach Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks has promised to donate $5,000 for every Mavs home game win to local youth programs. This donation will be distributed by the Mavs Foundation between three local youth education organizations- one of which being Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region.

Kidd says that, "a lot of times, we just look at players having the platform, but also coaches in this league can do the same thing. So I feel great and lucky to have this opportunity to be able to help.”
Read More On This Gift on the Mavs Website or on The Dallas Morning News
How Social Workers Are Shaping Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region
March is #SocialWorkMonth2022. Every day, social workers all around the country help people address personal and systemic barriers that may prevent them from living their highest quality life. To celebrate #SocialWorkMonth, we asked some of the CIS Dallas Social Workers why they chose to pursue the field, and how having a Social Work background influences their work.
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