Education
BY MARK FADDEN
Get to know new GCISD board member Dalia Begin
Dalia Begin was elected as the new Grape- vine-Colleyville ISD Place 2 trustee in May as the only new member to the school board. She spoke with Community Impact in an email about what attracted her to serving on the school board and what’s on her to-do list. Why did you decide to pursue a position on the GCISD board? My desire to serve our schools started after our family relocated to Colleyville because of GCISD. With our children enrolled in GCISD schools, we are deeply committed to their educational journey and the district’s overall success. As a proud law enforcement family, community service has always been at the forefront of our values. ... Leveraging my professional background and diverse skill sets, I am dedicated to contributing significant value to the board and ensuring the continued excellence of our schools.
What are the top three things on your to-do list as a board member? I am eager to continue engaging with stake- holders ... participate in training sessions that will provide valuable insights into the workings of a school system and the challenges it faces and learn about the district and its culture to gain a deep understanding of the strategic plan, people and procedures. When you reflect on your childhood education, what are your favorite memories? Growing up, I attended international schools while living abroad. ... Many of the staff members in GCISD remind me of the outstanding educators I had the pleasure of learning from as a young student. I am very grateful for the selfless teachers and staff members who poured into my educa- tional journey and those who are doing the same today with my children.
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com .
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