Daggett Montessori
Specialist Teachers
Tyra Belgica - Inclusion Specialist
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology/ Nursing
Experience: 30 years in public education
Why I Teach: Teaching is an opportunity to touch the future
Fun Fact: Take chance to travel
Room 300
Briceida Banks - Inclusion Specialist
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Daineen McFadden- Elementary & Middle School Art
Education: BFA in Art Education UT Arlington
Experience: 13+ years Early Childcare; 5th year teaching Art
Why I Teach: I love being around kids...they see the world through such a lively and whimsical lens. It thrills me to be a vessel to guide them through their artistic talent.
Fun Fact: I love children's books so much I decided to write my own and illustrate it...work in progress!
Room 113
Michelle Clementson - Middle School Health & Phys. Ed.
Education: Bachelors in Science – Kinesiology (Texas A&M), Masters in Secondary Education (TCU)
Experience: 14 Years at Daggett Montessori in Health and PE
Why I Teach: I love being able to teach students how they can create habits that will keep them healthy for the rest of their lives.
Fun Fact: I have traveled to 10 different countries.
Room 501
Janel Flusche - Diagnostician
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janel.flusche@fwisd.org
Elementary Building Rm. 206
Dr. Desha Green - Inclusion Specialist
Education: MBA with an emphasis in leadership and human behavior, MED- Educational Leadership & Doctor of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Experience: I have been in education for 9 years with 20+ years’ experience in corporate America.
Why I Teach: I teach because reading is the foundation of education. There isn’t an activity, career or job that does not require reading. My goal is to change the fixed mindset that reading is ‘boring’ to a growth mindset that reading is not boring or punishment rather, it is an opportunity to continue learning.
Fun Facts: I was the mascot and voted/won class clown! Scuba diving is my jam. I’ve zipped lined in the jungle and if I never do it again, I’ll be okay! This wouldn’t be fun facts if I didn’t include reading, my love for books, bookstores and traveling.
Room 210
Courtney Hunter
Education: TCU with a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
Experience: This is my first year at Daggett Montessori and I love it!
Why I Do What I Do: I wanted to be a speech language pathologist because I love getting to watch students grow and realize their own potential!
Fun Fact: I just got married in July 2019 and my husband and I recently rescued a puppy from the Fort Worth animal shelter! Also, I was in the TCU Marching Band and played the clarinet! Go frogs!
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Antonio Regalado - Orchestra
Education: I graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock, TX in 2010. I then attended Texas Tech University from 2010-2014. I graduated with a degree in music education and performance.
Experience: I did my student teaching in the fall of 2014 in Carrollton at R.L Turner under the direction of Christy Myers. I then moved to Fort Worth to teach at Trimble Tech High school and William James Middle School. I have taught in the district now for 5.5 years. I am still the head director at Trimble Tech High School and this is my first year at Daggett Montessori.
Why I Teach: The reason I teach is to inspire young students to become musicians. Also, to teach how the disciplines that you learn in orchestra can transfer into their professional lives after high school.
Fun Fact: In college I was a member of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra for 3 seasons. I now play for the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra.
antonio.regalado@fwisd.org
Music Center
Jenna Schickedanz - Physical Education
Education: I attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where I earned a Master of Science in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Experience: I taught 3 years of elementary Physical Education at Birdville ISD before coming to Dagget. I also taught 5 years of Kinesiology classes at the college level before leaving to work at the elementary level.
Why I teach: I love physical education and think it is extremely important for helping students learn healthy behaviors and skills that they will use throughout their lives.
Fun Fact: I ran 400-meter hurdles for Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.
Gymnatorium
Hope Seamster - Elem. & MS Music & Choir Director
Education: I graduated from the University of North Texas where I earned my first Bachelor’s degree in Education and a second Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in vocal performance. I went on to enroll in Texas Woman’s University where I earned my Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Performance.
Experience: I have a wide range of teaching experience. I started as a self-contained elementary teacher in Birdville ISD where I taught second, third, fourth grade and English as a Second Language. For several years, I taught private voice lessons to students ranging from elementary school to high school. I have taught music for the past 8 years in both Fort Worth ISD and Frisco ISD. From 2015 – 2018 I taught middle school choir in Socorro ISD where my varsity choir earned Sweepstakes at UIL 2 years in a row.
Why I Teach: I teach because I can’t imagine my world without music. I want to be able to share that joy with all of my children.
Fun Fact: When I am not teaching I enjoy singing opera, reading, shopping, and singing in my church choir. I have been blessed to perform many opera roles and perform as a soloist at my church. My mother was an opera singer and music teacher too.
Room 603
Kristi Strother - Middle School Band
Education: Bachelors of Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis; Minor in English Composition, Certifications in Music (K-12); Music (Secondary); Generalist (4-8); Supplementary ESL
Experience: 19 years of service in Music Education; 1 year of service in English Language Arts
Why I Teach: I love teaching at DMS! We have such a well-rounded student body, and so much talent to showcase. My love of teaching relates to teaching the "whole child", and Montessori philosophy is right on target! I believe that if I can help my students navigate how to overcome challenges through music, discover that they are members of a great community of musicians, and reveal strategies that translate to success and happiness in their lives--well, then I have served my students as I should as a music educator.
Ruth Strayer - Dyslexia
Education: BS in Elementary Education, MA in Christian Leadership, ESL certified, a Certified Academic Language Therapist, and a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist
Experience: 28 years in teaching
Why I Teach: I love inspiring, encouraging, and challenging my students to achieve success.
Fun Facts: I love to spend time with my family, watch movies, and travel.
Middle School Office
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Melissa Marsalis - Dyslexia
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melissa.marsalis@fwisd.org
Middle School Office