Dr. Jim Vaszauskas joined the Mansfield Independent School District, located south of Dallas and Ft. Worth, in May of 2009 as the associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction. In February 2013, he was named Interim Superintendent. The board promoted him to Superintendent of Schools that next July. He served as an English teacher and coach for the first 20 years of his career and then moved into administrative roles including positions as assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, associate superintendent, and superintendent. Dr. Vaszauskas earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Baylor University, his Master of Arts from Texas Wesleyan University, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University. He holds lifetime State Board of Educator Certification in English, health and physical education, is certified by the State of Texas as a principal and as a superintendent. He has also completed the National Superintendent Certification through The School Superintendents Association (AASA).