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Award-Winning Coordinator Builds Community Schools
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- Jun 6, 2026
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Summary
Jessica Barnhill, community school coordinator at Booker T. Washington Elementary in Las Cruces, just won the 2026 National Community School Coordinator Award—honoring her bold leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming education through the community school model. Since joining the school in 2019, she’s built bridges between teachers, families, and local partners, ensuring students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her work includes launching after-school programs like cheerleading, tutoring, and a 3D printing club, all born from a community needs assessment. Balancing this impact with her master’s in social work, Barnhill proves that passion and grit fuel real change—making every challenge worth it when students and families rise above obstacles together. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/54f7dd86ef3fb57b