Ed.D., Doctoral Candidate, Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University
HBX, Harvard Business School CORe: Credential of Readiness
M.S., Communication Disorders, University of Central Arkansas
B.A., Cum Laude, Communication Disorders, Harding University
Shannon has served as Head of School of Fort Worth Academy since 2017, and prior to FWA, she was the Upper School Head at Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, Tenn. Shannon’s experience teaching in the classroom along with her various roles in school leadership continue to inspire her love of learning and educating young minds. Shannon currently serves on the board of the Texas Private Schools Association as the Tarrant District Director.
Shannon and her husband, Skip, have two high-school-aged children, Tommy and Kennedy.
Shannon’s favorite part of working at Fort Worth Academy is seeing the spark and smiles abound on the children’s faces as they experience the joy of learning.
B.S., Health Care Administration, Western Kentucky University
M.Ed., Texas Christian University
Sharon began teaching at Fort Worth Academy in 1992, assuming the Head of Middle School position in 1999. As a Schools Attuned certified facilitator, she spent numerous summers training teachers in the ALL Kinds of Minds curriculum. Sharon has presented at several professional conferences. She continues to teach fifth grade math.
Sharon grew up in a military family and traveled worldwide. Meeting new people, traveling and reading are her favorite pastimes.
Being able to work with students in a school that truly understands teaching and learning makes each day delightful.
Kathy Uhr, Head of Lower School
B.S., Business Management, Virginia Tech
M.A., Teaching, Johns Hopkins University
Kathy has served in leadership roles for the last fourteen years at Fort Worth Academy. She has presented at state and international conferences and led educational workshops and training for project-based learning, design thinking, and cross-curricular teaching. She has served as a member of several Advanced Ed accreditation review teams. Kathy is also part of the middle school team and teaches 8th grade English.
Outside of the classroom, Kathy loves to travel to new places, explore cities, spend time in the mountains, scuba dive, hike, and ski.
Kathy’s favorite part of working at FWA is the connections made with the students and their families, and collaborating with the staff and faculty.
Bret Hendrickson, Dean of Students
B.S., Meteorology, University of Oklahoma
Bret has served as an educator and athletic coach at Fort Worth Academy for the past 15 years. Three years ago, he took on the role of Dean of Students to better serve all students from kindergarten to eighth grade. Bret believes every child is unique and deserves a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere in which to grow emotionally, intellectually, and socially. He works with faculty and staff to develop positive, risk-taking, collaborative environments for students to grow and thrive in. He leads by example and stresses positive character and leadership traits. Outside of school, Bret enjoys playing sports with his two children, stormchasing, mountain biking, and adventure travel destinations.
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Asprilla, Ulises | MS Spanish Teacher | |
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Belyeu, Bridget | 3rd Grade Teacher | |
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Bly, Angela | MS Math Teacher | |
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Bonin, Elizabeth | Reading Specialist | |
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Bullock, Karen | Kindergarten Teacher | |
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Chaudhary, Hira | Advancement Team Assistant | |
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Cole, Ana | Accounts Manager | |
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Elders, Shannon | Head of School | |
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Erwin, Leslie | 2nd Grade Teacher | |
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Farnsworth, Anthony | LS and MS PE Teacher | |
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Garoon, Marcia | Chief Financial Officer | |
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Harrison, Kelly | 4th Grade Teacher | |
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Hendrickson, Bret | Dean of Students / MS Math | |
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Jaimes, Orlando | Facilities Manager | |
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Kowalski, Kimberly | MS English/History | |
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Lackan, Nuha | Director of Admission | |
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Lane, Margie | 2nd Grade Teacher | |
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Laurent, Laura | 1st Grade Teacher | |
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Lemons, Kathryn | Kindergarten Teacher | |
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Luker, Mary | Receptionist | |
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McAna, Catherine | 1st Grade Teacher | |
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McNutt, Garrett | MS History/Music | |
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Mitchell, Leslie | Student Services Assistant | |
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Morrow, Hayley | LS Spanish | |
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Pardue, MaryEmily | Director of Development | |
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ParentsClub, FWA | ||
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Parker, Lauren | MS Science | |
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Poitevent, Mindy | MS History/English | |
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Rand, Jennifer | Admission Associate/Registrar | |
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Rice, Sharon | Associate Head of School for Programs/Head of MS | |
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Rivera, Laura | Director of Communications | |
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Robinson, Darla | MS Drama | |
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Rosenberg, Danielle | MS English/History | |
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Saleh, Sarah | LS and MS Art | |
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Sawey, April | K-5 Science | |
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Speirs, Cindy | Director of Technology | |
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Templer, Rienzi | 4th Grade Teacher | |
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Tidwell, Jolee | Director of Athletics | |
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Turner, Katie | After School Child Care | |
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Turner, Marla | LS Music | |
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Turner, Shad | Operations Manager | |
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Uhr, Kathy | Head of Lower School/MS English | |
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Webster, Amy | Administrative Assistant | |
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Young, Messhia | LS ELI/MS Science |