1st Grade

Mrs. Ms. Blanco- Davis

DLE Teacher

Mrs. Judith De La Torre

DLE Teacher

Alma Mater: Tarleton State University

Degree: Bachelor of Science, Major in Education

Certification: Bilingual EC-6

ROAR Success Criteria:  Be kind, be respectful, be willing to grow

Biography: Native of Fort Worth, I went to school here in FWISD. I graduated from Trimble Tech High and went off to study at Tarleton State where I earned my degree.  I have been teaching since 2013 but I was also in the BTAP program for my entire four years of college.   I have three beautiful children who I love dearly and on my time off, I enjoy watching a movie with them or enjoying some great food with good company.

Ms. Rebekah Rumery

RP/ESL Teacher

Alma Mater: Northern Illinois University

Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Education, Elementary Education: Reading Teacher, Magna Cum Laude

Certifications: Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (EC-6)
English as a Second Language Supplemental

ROAR Success Criteria: High expectations are a constant in my classroom. Through daily instruction, my students are taught the foundational skills necessary to be successful readers and scholars in all areas of learning. They are held accountable for their actions and their learning, instilling in them a sense of responsibility and building them up to be strong leaders, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Biography: I grew up just an hour outside of Chicago, Illinois and attended Northern Illinois University to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I’ve dreamt about being a teacher since I was in the first grade and close to the end of my college career, that dream evolved into wanting to teach first grade in Texas. Shortly after graduation, I was considered by the administration at Natha Howell for my dream position, so I accepted and moved 1000 miles away from home and I haven’t looked back since! My favorite thing to teach is literacy and I love leading students to build strong foundational skills to become powerful readers. I love seeing how much students grow in first grade! I put everything I have into helping my students grow and teaching has truly changed my life. When I’m not at school, some of my favorite things to do include reading, working out, spending time with friends, talking on the phone with my mom, and lounging on the couch with my dog, Stella.