School Community Voices

Chris Buchanan | Kindergarten Cockrell Hill Elementary

“DeSoto stands out for its strong focus on family, support, and unity. It offers a welcoming, hands-on environment where everyone works together towards a shared goal. Passionate individuals are eager to assist newcomers and returning members alike. Returning to DeSoto feels like coming home, filled with excitement to connect with new scholars and former colleagues from Ruby Young. DeSoto’s dedication to children is exceptional, seeking teachers who genuinely care and cater to academic, social, and emotional needs. Their holistic approach to learning sets DeSoto apart.”

April Wright | 2nd Grade

Katherine Johnson TMA

“DeSoto ISD excels in integrating technology and innovation into its curriculum while balancing traditional teaching methods. The campus-specific curriculum at KJTMA, centered around space and aeronautics, excites me for my engaged 2nd-grade students’ growth. DeSoto’s uniqueness lies in its holistic approach, valuing social, emotional, and cultural aspects alongside academics. They foster well-rounded individuals, preparing them to be successful students and contributing members of the community.”

Rianne Ordoñez | Pre-K4 Bilingual Cockrell Hill Elementary

“DeSoto ISD isn’t afraid to change the system in order to make incredible improvements. I’m excited to bring the same energy from previous years, but this time being even more prepared and ready to teach. What makes DeSoto special is our staff. What continues to keep us strong is everybody supports each other. Teachers helping teachers, principals helping teachers, it’s the whole system that keeps us together and keeps us going.”

Chibuikem A. | 6th Grade | Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy

“I'm going to the 6th grade! I'll be getting new classes, so I'm really excited that I'll be able to learn history, science, and all of the fun subjects in detail. This is the first year I'll have multiple teachers and classes in one day.”

Elijah E. | 11th Grade DeSoto High School

“I'm really excited to meet my new teachers. Hopefully I can find some new teachers that I really like. I hope I meet new people that can really help inside and outside of school. When you have connections, that really helps in life.”

Elijah W. | 3rd Grade The Meadows Elementary School

“I’m excited about going to The Meadows Elementary. I will get to learn more stuff with my new teachers and see my old friends again and make some new ones. My favorite subject is math, and I want to learn new math tricks.”