My name is Kariecia Nathaniel and I am from Little Rock, Arkansas, but I moved to Texas in 2005. I graduated from Arkansas State University with a double major in Finance and Marketing in 2004. I continued my education by receiving a Masters in both Accounting and Educational Leadership. I have been a teacher since 2013, starting my educational career with Fort Worth ISD. Outside of my career, I am happily married and I have two children; a son who is 14 and a daughter who is 12. I enjoy working with children to help them discover their individual path to their future. In quoting Malcolm X, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

I am Mr. Goodwin, 8th Grade US History teacher. I have lived in many different areas of DFW throughout my life and received my degrees in History & Education from The University of Texas. I enjoy traveling, sporting events, and spending time with my family in my free time. I am passionate about growing young minds and preparing our youth for the future!

My name is Rylee Cox and I am an 8th grade social studies teacher at LAFO. I was born and raised here in Fort Worth, Texas. I recently graduated from Texas Wesleyan University class of 2020 with a bachelors of science in history with a secondary certification. I completed my student teaching at LAFO and as a first year teacher, I am very excited to begin this journey where I started

"A veteran of the Army National Guard, Mr. Allen is thrilled to join the LAFO faculty and staff for his second year. Mr. Allen is from Texarkana, TX, and has been in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for 5 years. He studied music and behavioral science at Texarkana College. He received his undergraduate degree in vocal music education from The University of Texas at Tyler, and a graduate degree in music from Texas Woman’s University. He taught choir for his first year at LAFO, and this year, he is excited to begin his journey in teaching 8th Grade Social Studies. Mr. Allen looks forward to working with his colleagues and students, and helping them reach their goals! In his spare time, he enjoys singing, traveling, and playing volleyball."