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Mansfield ISD Superintendent Dr. Kimberley Cantu announced her retirement, effective in February 2026.

Cantu, who has led the district since 2020, stated that the decision was made to focus on her family.

The school board will now begin the search for her replacement.

MANSFIELD, Texas - Mansfield ISD Superintendent Dr. Kimberley Cantu announced her retirement this morning, effective in February 2026.

After 33 years in public education, she said the "extremely difficult decision" was made to focus on her family.

"It has been my joy to serve, to listen, to lead, and to dream alongside this community," Cantu said in a statement. "I know, however, now it's time for me to focus on being a mom to my 15-year-old daughter, as well as my older girls, and be a support to my parents

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