Natha Howell Elementary School
Special Education & Dyslexia
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Email: heather.faaborg@fwisd.org
Mrs. Heather Faaborg
Special Education Teacher
Alma Mater: Tarleton State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Certification: Early Childhood-6 Generalist, Special Education, and English as a Second Language
ROAR Success Criteria: To me, success means growth in all aspects of life. Knowing more than you did when you arrived at school today. Growth doesn't always have to be learning a new math strategy or sounding out a hard word when reading. It can also look like someone who sits with a lonely kid at lunch, when someone invites a new friend to play tag on the playground, or helps clean up when the fun activities are over. Yes, we absolutely love it when our students grow their academic ROAR, but we also have to prepare our kiddos to be good humans before they leave Natha Howell.
Biography: I have been an educator for 10 years. This is my 8th year at Natha Howell as a Special Education teacher. When I'm not at school, I like to relax, and crochet. I love to hang out with my family, listen to music, and cook. I have 2 teenagers, and a wonderful husband. My family loves animals, and we have 5 cats.
Ms. Bennett
Dyslexia Teacher
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Email: will.combs@fwisd.org
Dr. Will Jones
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Ms. Ashley Wood
Speech Language Pathologist
Alma Mater: University of Texas at Dallas
Degree: Master of Science in Communication Disorders
ROAR Success Criteria: My goal is for students to feel that the speech room is a safe space for learning and practicing strategies. I also expect them to share their ideas and spread kindness.
Biography: Hello! I received a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas. I am passionate about learning how culture shapes communication in addition to early language development. In the speech room, my focus is helping students communicate effectively through developing new approaches and collaborating with student families and other professionals. I am always on the hunt for what works best for the kids as individuals. I love taking walks with my dog, listening to podcasts, and trying new plant-based recipes.
Mrs. Elizabeth Luna
Speech Language Pathologist
Alma Mater: University of North Texas
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
ROAR Success Criteria: To me, success is not about knowing it all and accomplishing things. But rising strong each time we fall. My hope for my students is for them to get a spark of joy when they truly learn and try their best. “If you dare to try, to ask, to grow- Then you’ve succeeded more than you know”- unknown.
Biography: Hello my name is Ms. Luna and this is my 4th year working with Fort Worth ISD as an Assistant-SLP. I work with students at the elementary and middle school levels and I’m passionate about seeing your children succeed in school. I’m a mom of two kids, ages 7 and 18 months old. During my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball with my husband and son, and traveling with my family.