DeSoto Parish Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Tingle as the new Human Resources Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention.
Tingle's journey in education began at Mansfield Elementary School in 2004, and since then, she has accumulated 19 years of diverse experience. Her roles have ranged from being an elementary teacher in grades 2nd through 5th at Mansfield Elementary School and North DeSoto Upper Elementary to serving as a Reading Specialist, Dyslexia Teacher, and Instructional Coach in Natchitoches Parish, Kansas, and Texas. She has also been a Master Teacher at Mansfield Middle School and, most recently, the Student Learning Coordinator for Math content.
In her new role, Tingle will focus on the crucial task of recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers for DeSoto Parish Schools. "Recruitment and retention of teachers in DeSoto Parish is vital to student success. By partnering with principals, I envision a support system where teachers feel valued, trusted, and blessed to be a part of the DeSoto Parish School System," Tingle stated. "I look forward to supporting and serving our teachers as they navigate their educational journey, helping to build a firm foundation for their growth and that of our students."