Kristy Dunning

Our teams are given 1/2 day planning each quarter-diving deep into their data and investing in our HQIM. It’s exciting to watch teams find their voice & confidently grow in the PLC model. #ForTheKids #TeamDCS #OneTeamOneDream

DCS Parents & Families: Join our Parent Guidance October Mental Health Webinar Series—live, interactive, and 100% confidential. Find calendars & resources on the DCS Mental Health Services website. Let’s support wellness together! 💙 #BeTheStandard

Want more knowledge about common mental health issues affecting students, including anxiety, depression, trauma, & behavioral disorders? Strategies will be shared for creating safe, nurturing spaces that foster emotional well-being and reduce stigma around mental health. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

I want to thank @EaglesHLHS for inviting me to be their guest picker on this week’s College GameDay Show. I had a great time, and that Eagle head fit like a glove! Good luck to all of our teams tonight! Go Eagles! #BeTheStandard #TeamDCS

DeSoto County Schools has been named as an “A” District for 2024–2025!  Thank you to our teachers, administrators, support staff, students, and parents for making this huge accomplishment possible! #BeTheStandard #TeamDCS

🌞 Summer Skill Saturday – Week 15 (Final Week)! Focus: Effective Instruction & Cognitive Load Theory. Articles, webinars & podcasts you don’t want to miss! 📘🎥🎧 Infographic 👉 bit.ly/Kastner-SSS-We… Full 👉 bit.ly/Kastner-FullNa…

Our Academic Team is ready for some football! 🏈🎉 We were excited to kick off the season and celebrate a successful start to the school year! #TeamDCS #RaisetheBar #BetheStandard

Even though negativity often gets the headlines, this positive moment stood out tonight. Before their game, the HLHS & SHS volleyball teams came together in prayer. I’m grateful to have witnessed our students setting a wonderful example of unity & respect! Go Chargers! Go Eagles!

I want to thank Kontji Anthony for inviting me to appear on Live at 9 on @3onyourside. I always love the opportunity to brag on DeSoto County Schools! #BeTheStandard #TeamDCS wreg.com/on-air/live-at…

Lewisburg Primary School is proudly recognized as an Emerging Science of Reading School. In celebration, the Mississippi Department of Education Literacy Leadership Team presented a commemorative banner to LPS teachers and students. #BeTheStandard #TeamDCS

Registration will open soon for the 54th Mississippi Literacy Association Conference. Save the date for Dec. 3-5 at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. #MsEdu

#TeamDCS is well-represented by three fantastic leaders!

Supt. Cory Uselton talks about the new school year on Action News 5: Class back in session on July 31 Part 1 nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%… #TeamDCS #BeTheStandard

Supt. Cory Uselton talks about the new school year on Action News 5: Class back in session on July 31 Part 2 nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%… #TeamDCS #BeTheStandard

Duane Case has been like a brother to me for many years, so today was a proud sister moment. What a great time to be part of #TeamDCS! This school is just amazing! Great things are happening in DeSoto County Schools!

🎸The #TeamDCS Academic Services team is ready to rock the 2025-2026 school year!With a Rockstar Mentality & a passion for excellence, we’re here to support every school, every student, every day. Let’s make it legendary! #bethestandard 🎤🔥

📚 Week 6 of #SummerSkillSaturdays is here! Summarization boosts comprehension (effect size = .79). Explore 6 top tools to teach it: infographic 👉 bit.ly/Kastner-Week6-… + full guide 👉 bit.ly/Kastner-FullNa… #GetTheGIST

📘Today, the State Board of Education recognized the second group of Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi graduates. LCAM is a professional development program launched in 2023 that provides the MDE literacy coach training to educators. #MsEdu

DeSoto County is in the house! Way to go, Mississippi! The Every Student Counts Conference is already a great math conference!! #BetheStandard #TeamDCS @MissDeptEd