Sarah Ostransky 

Teacher 

Sarah started teaching in 2017 at Boulevard Heights after serving as a paraprofessional.  Prior to teaching she served in healthcare for 16 years and the military.  

 Sarah is joining Jo Kelly School beginning in the school year of 2021-2022 after pursuing a passion ignited from working with medically fragile adults in college at UNT.  She loves yoga, reading and all things October.

Rashya James 

Head Custodian lll 

Rashiya started working for Fort Worth ISD full time 4 years ago. She started as a regular custodian in 2018 at Trimble Tech High School. In 2020 Shi received her first promotion as head custodian II at Rufino Mendoza Elementary.

Shi received her second promotion in September 2021 at Jo Kelly School where she currently works as head custodian III. 

Rashiya is currently enrolled at TCC full time to get her Associates Degree in Education. Upon graduation, Shi would like to transfer to Tarleton State University and earn her Bachelor’s Degree! Shi aspires to become an official teacher for Fort Worth ISD.

Sinthia Rodriguez

Teacher Assistant

Sinthia is a wife and the mother of three children. She has two beautiful girls named Emelina and Amy, and a very handsome boy named David. She also has a family pet named Oreo!

On her free time Sinthia loves to spend time with her family, take vacations and explore new places.  

She is a proud product of FWISD. 

The 2021-2022 school year marks Sinthia's first year working at Jo Kelly School.

Mary Catherine Morrison 

Teacher Assistant

Mary Catherine is a new resident of Texas and new to the Jo Kelly team! She recently graduated with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Therapy at William Carey University in Mississippi. After completing her internship in Frisco, TX she decided to stay in the DFW area with her new husband.

 In her spare time, Mary Catherine loves taking care of her houseplants and playing card games with her husband!

Allison Baker 

Teacher Assistant

Allison is just finishing her degree in Education from Texas Woman’s University. This will be her first year at Jo Kelly. She has been married for 3.5 years and has three dogs Daisy May, Thor, and Loki.

 In her spare time, she works with the youth at the church she attends and loves every minute of it.   

Brittany delaValdene 

Speech Therapist

Brittany is a native of Dallas, Texas. She recieved her bachelors degree from the University of Texas.

She graduated with her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Texas in 2020.

Brittany completed her internship year in Fort Worth ISD before joining the Jo Kelly team. The 2021-2022 school year marks Brittany's first year with the district.

Oyindamola Jones 

Occupational Therapist

Oyindamola is excited to be a part of the Jo Kelly Team! 

She welcomes new experiences, enjoys meeting new people, and loves learning new things! 

Laura Daggs

Occupational Therapist 

This is Laura's first year with the Fort Worth ISD. She graduated with her master's in occupational therapy from Texas Woman's University.  

Laura has worked in a variety of settings, including clinical and home health setting with both pediatric and adult populations for 10 years.  

Amelia Howard 

Floating Teacher Assistant

Amelia Howard-Ramirez started working at Jo Kelly in 2022 and has been with FWISD since October 2021. She is married and has 5 children. Sadly, one of Amelia’s daughters passed away. She has two dogs that act like kids also.

Amelia received her Associates Degree in Business, and is presently finishing up her Bachelor's.

She loves hiking, biking, reading, camping, family time, and most of all GOD.

Sharla Gibbs

Registered Nurse

Sharla Gibbs has joined the Jo Kelly School staff late in our  2021-2022 school year and we are so glad she did!

Sharla worked as a pediatric nurse for more than 18 years caring for medically fragile children. 

Family is a priority for her, and she enjoys cooking and usually hosts all the family dinners and holidays. 

Sharla loves to travel and is a people person.

"My passion for caring for children is a calling that I am honored to serve Jo Kelly School." 

 I am happy to be a part of such a great group of staff at Jo Kelly School.  

Tammy Hart

Occupational Therapist