… CSD Alum Looks to Turn Around a Struggling School District … CSD Alum Looks to Turn Around a Struggling School District Cynthia Paris, CSD ’96, hadn’t even … the surrounding Merrimack Valley. Even though two school buildings were converted to temporary public shelters to accommodate displaced families, Paris had all classes … educators, but she viewed it as an opportunity to serve as a source of strength for her new community. “Being decisive and clear are things people look for during …