Welcome to our New Staff!
2020-2021
Trinity Bond
Teaching Assistant
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Trinity Bond is a teacher assistant and comes to Fort Worth from California. She is 21 years old and presently lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Trinity is working towards a Biological Science major at UC Davis.
She likes reading mystery novels and playing and coaching soccer.
"You are you, that is truer than true. No one on earth can be youer than you!" -Dr. Suess
Megan Young
Occupational Therapist
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This is Megan Young's first year at FWISD. She is a new graduate, and is excited to be starting her career as part of the FWISD team!
Megan grew up in New York and went to graduate school there, graduating from the Sage colleges in 2019.
"You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So...get on your way!"- Dr. Suess
Aisha Lira
Custodian
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The 20-21 school year marks Aisha's first year at Jo Kelly School serving FWISD as part of the custodial staff.
She started her FWISD career as a cafeteria worker at Kirkpatrick Middle School and has been working for FWISD for the last 3 years.
She's has been married for 12 years and has 6 amazing children. "That I adore so much. "
Aisha loves helping others.
Her favorite color is pink and she absoutely LOVES drinking coffee. Aisha especially enjoys cooking spicy food!
"I paint self portraits, because I am often alone, because I am the person I knew best" -Frida Kahlo
Cheryl Lescovensky
Occupational Therapist
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I have been an OT for 27 years, and I had the pleasure of completing my pediatric fieldwork at Jo Kelly under the supervision of Debbie Oliver (Akins).
I have enjoyed the life of an OT working in several settings, but loving my time serving kids in the education system. I am excited to be serving along side the great team at JoKelly this year, and hopefully for many years to come!
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” C.S. Lewis
Tori Homan
Occupational Therapist
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Tori graduated with her Master's of Occupational Therapy degree from Texas Woman's University-Dallas in 2018. She has worked in a variety of settings including Skilled Nursing and Pediatric Home Health.
She enjoys spending her free time outdoors with her husband, son, and two dogs.
"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." -Hellen Keller
Laurie Raulerson
Occupational Therapist
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Laurie has been an occupational therapist for 22 years, working specifically with children for the last 9. She just joined FWISD in September of 2020 after working 7.5 years as a lead therapist in pediatric home health.
"I love connecting with people, and I love what I GET TO DO for a living. What a gift to work with such amazing people!"
Tiffany Mann-Nolte
Teacher Assistant
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Tiffany grew up in Fort Worth and attended all FWISD schools. She still resides in FW today. Tiffany graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
She has an amazing husband James, and 2 sons, Shane and Cooper. Tiffany also has 2 dogs and 3 cats. There is never a dull moment!
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is he courage to continue that counts." -Winston Churchill
Amelia Blanchette
Art Teacher
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Amelia Blanchette, grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas State University in 2001 and a Master of Art Education degree from Texas Tech University in 2005. She began her teaching career in Levelland, Texas and taught for two years before moving to the Ft. Worth area.
In 2005, she started working for Ft. Worth ISD. This year Amelia will be teaching art to the amazing students at Jo Kelly.
She lives in the Burleson area with her horse, Buzz, and three dogs (Jack, Pearl, and Wee). Amelia enjoys horseback riding, cooking, painting, photography, and spending time with my family and friends.
"I'm thrilled to say this is my 17th year teaching Art."
Bonnie Cruz
Adaptive PE Teacher
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Bonnie is a Certified Adapted Physical Educator and loving every moment of it. This is her third-year teaching Adapted Physical Education in Fort Worth ISD. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a BS and a MS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Education.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her family and cooking.
“You have to be odd to be number one.” Dr. Seuss
Rachel Case
Counselor
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Rachel is a certified school counselor coming from Mary Louise Phillips Elementary. She has worked for Fort Worth ISD with ML Phillips for twenty-one years. She earned her BSE in Education from Baylor University in 1999, her first M.Ed., Master in Education from Texas Wesleyan University in 2004, and a second MSSC, Master in School Counseling in 2008.
Rachel lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs and her hedgehog. She loves spending time with her family either exploring new places or just relaxing at home. She enjoys reading, snuggling with her dogs, and playing with her hedgehog.
"Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier." -Mother Teresa
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A Year Like No Other 2020-2021
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