05/01/2026
Moving forward in its efforts to rapidly improve student academic success, Fort Worth ISD named the principals of the ELEVATE campuses. These esteemed leaders are tasked with providing heightened support to teachers to help students succeed.
ELEVATE is how FWISD will accelerate student achievement; by providing stronger support, clearer structure, and more resources to the schools that need it most. Those efforts start today with the campus leaders ready to start work improving schools.
These leaders will focus on strengthening daily instruction, ensuring consistent, high-quality teaching, real-time support for students, and added staffing and structure.
The ELEVATE principals are:
Celia Sanchez, William James Middle School
Melissa Strom, William Monnig Middle School
Catherine Ridley-Williams, Morningside Middle School
Khristopher Latson, Wedgwood Middle School
Marlette Martinez, West Handley-Eastern Hills Elementary School
Courtney Clark, George C. Clarke Elementary School
Amber Jarden, Hazel Harvey Peace Elementary School
Katy Myers-Allis, Rufino Mendoza Elementary School
Robert Barrientes, Diamond Hill Elementary School
Lyniece Catalan, East Handley Elementary School
Jasmine Tisby, Harlean Beal Elementary School
Janae Capshaw, W.M. Green Elementary School
Juanita White, Van-Zandt Guinn Elementary School
Tiffany Moody, Maudrie M. Walton Elementary School
Alexandra Montes, W.J. Turner Elementary School
Deliceia McGee, Westcreek Elementary School
Amelia Cortes-Rangel, Western Hills Elementary School
Dr. Lakeyshure Marzell, T.A. Sims Elementary School
Tamera Dugan, Clifford Davis Elementary School
Read more ➡️ https://www.fwisd.org/about/fwisd-news/~board/fort-worth-isd-news/post/fort-worth-isd-announces-elevate-campus-principals
