McKinney ISD to Consider Elementary School Closures
McKinney Independent School District is set to discuss closing three elementary campuses, including possibly Wolford Elementary, as part of its planning for the upcoming decade. This move aims to address issues related to underused buildings and shifting population patterns in the southwest area of the district.
Committee Recommendation
A committee composed of parents and staff has recommended these closures to better align the district’s facilities with current enrollment levels and community growth trends.
Reporter Background
Maria Guerrero, who covers this story for NBC 5, joined the station as a general assignment reporter in February 2017. Born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, she was raised in Lufkin, Texas, from infancy.
Inspiration and Education
"Seeing the amount of work that went on behind the scenes to bring the news of the day to the public, as well as observing the process of asking tough questions and getting answers 'sold' her on journalism."
Maria’s passion for journalism began during a 6th grade field trip to her local news station, KTRE-TV. She progressed from reporting for school journalism programs to working as a production assistant at various local news stations throughout high school and college.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with a journalism concentration, along with minors in Spanish and International Studies focusing on Latin America, from Louisiana State University.
Author's Summary
McKinney ISD is reviewing potential elementary school closures to optimize resources amid declining enrollment, guided by community input and demographic changes.