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Gadsden ISD Selects Four Finalists for Superintendent Position

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The Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) Board of Education has identified four candidates for the role of superintendent. The finalists include Nubia Tarazona, Maria Hernandez, Mychl Buckley, and Veronica Candelaria. While the board has not released any biographies or additional details about the candidates, interviews are expected to take place soon. This decision is significant for the district as it seeks to find a leader to guide its educational initiatives and address the needs of its students.

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Gadsden Independent School DistrictGadsden Independent School District Board of EducationNubia TarazonaMaria HernandezMychl BuckleyVeronica Candelaria

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