Fort Worth ISD Schools

	Kirkpatrick Elementary Administration
	Principal - Hilda Caballero Mrs. Caballero joined M. L. Kirkpatrick Elementary as principal for the 2009-2010 school year. She received her bachelor's degree from North Texas State University and her master's from Texas Christian University. She began teaching 1st and 2nd grade at Diamond Hill Elementary and taught 4th grade at Alice Contreras Elementary. She worked as a Mathematics Specialist with the Mathematics Department in FWISD before she served as Assistant Principal at E. M.Dagget Elementary, and Principal at North Hi Mount Elementary. She is a firm believer in a high quality education and that all students can achieve at a high level when given the opportunity and encouraged to move towards excellence. Mrs. Caballero is excited to be a member of the Kirkpatrick Elementary Community and looks forward to working with the teachers, students, parents, and community partners of Kirkpatrick Elementary. La Sra. Caballero se unió a la escuela primaria M. L. Kirkpatrick Elementary como Directora para el año escolar 2009-2010. Ella recibió su título de bachiller de la universidad North Texas State University y su título de maestría de la universidad Texas Christian University. La Sra. Caballero empezó enseñando primero y segundo grado en la escuela primaria Diamond Hill Elementary y enseñó cuarto grado en la escuela primaria Alice Contreras Elementary. Trabajó como Especialista en Matemáticas con el Departamento de Matemáticas del FWISD antes de servir como Directora Asistente en la escuela primaria E. M.Dagget Elementary, y como Directora en la escuela primaria North Hi Mount Elementary. Ella cree firmemente en una educación de alta calidad y que todos los estudiantes pueden alcanzar altos logros académicos cuando se les da la oportunidad y se les anima a inclinarse hacia la excelencia. La Sra. Caballero está muy entusiasmada de ser miembro de la comunidad de la escuela primaria Kirkpatrick Elementary Community y espera trabajar con los maestros, los estudiantes, sus padres y los colaboradores de la comunidad de la escuela Kirkpatrick Elementary.
	Assistant Principal - Gautam Roy Mr. Roy joined M.L. Kirkpatrick Elementary as assistant principal for the 2009-2010 school year. He received his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and his master's from the University of Dallas. Mr. Roy has previously taught 4th and 5th grade. He is a firm believer that knowledge creates a better tomorrow.
	Counselor - Debbie Taylor Mrs. Taylor is the counselor at M.L. Kirkpatrick Elementary. She has received degrees from University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma and University of Texas at Arlington. Mrs. Taylor's favorite foods are fruits, vegetables and lasagna. She is passionate about helping each student to reach their highest potential - academically, socially and emotionally.
	Math Coach - Maria Romero Mrs. Romero joined M.L Kirkpatrick Elementary as Math Coach for the 2009-2010 school year. She has acquired a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in San Antonio and a Master’s degree from the University of New Mexico. Presently, she is working on a degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington. Mrs. Romero says, "I was born to teach! It is my mission in life. The pedagogy of mathematics has become my area of expertise. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to witness a child capture a math concept. I am committed to work earnestly to extend the understanding of math and problem solving with the students of Kirkpatrick. "
	Literacy Coach - Vidalina Vasquez