School Basics

Florence Black Elementary School was established in 1953 as the first elementary school in Mesquite ISD. The school is named after a cherished teacher, Florence Black, who was known for keeping up with former students through letters, specifically those in the armed services. Today, Florence Black Elementary is home to approximately 650 students and 75 staff members.

We believe that excellence begins here at Black Elementary and we encourage all staff and students to Dream it! Believe it! Achieve it!

Mrs. Franklin has been in MISD for 25 years. She taught 4th grade at McWhorter Elementary for 7 years, served as the assistant principal for 4 years at Black Elementary and principal for 14 years at Black Elementary.

Mrs. Franklin has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin; Master’s of Education from Texas A&M-Commerce. Mrs. Franklin married her high school sweetheart and they have one daughter.

Janie McGaughey 
Assistant Principal
jmcgaughey@mesquiteisd.org

Katie McMurren
Testing Coordinator
kmcmurren@mesquiteisd.org

Wanda Bailey
Secretary
wbailey@mesquiteisd.org

Daisy Quidjada
Clerical Para
dquijada@mesquiteisd.org

Luz Diaz
Clerical Para
ldiaz@mesquiteisd.org

Kali Castaneda     
Nurse   
kcastadneda@mesquiteisd.org