Nancy Essary - Site Coordinator

February 2025 Spotlight

Nancy has been with Communities in Schools of East Texas for over 20 years. When she speaks of CIS her face lights up and her eyes just sparkle. She truly has a passion for her work. Nancy is one of the co-founders of CIS Week. This week started to get our name recognized in our different communities that we serve. Now, Lets talk about networking. Nancy does not meet a stranger. Anywhere she goes she will know everyone in the room, have their contact information and know where they work…lol

During the year she networks many organizations, volunteers, staff members, students, and anonymous donors. Because of her networking her students had more school supplies than ever at the beginning of the year. Most recently her Christmas Food Drive surpassed 2000 items. She networked and coordinated with so many people to make sure the community/students and family members with food insecurities had the very best. She also does a Christmas Angel during the holidays for children.

I am sure she is working on her next event as we speak and it will surpass the goal from last year.

Nancy is a true gem to Communities in Schools of East Texas and New Diana Isd.

-Vickee Arledge, Data Coordinator