Special Education

Miracle Fields: Special Education

My name is Ms. Fields and I am from Edmond, Oklahoma. I attended the University of Central Oklahoma. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Human Services and a Master’s in Education. After attending undergrad, I found my passion in education. As an educator, I want to help students meet their fullest potential and create successful life-long learners. 

Andrew Bradford: Special Education

 

Speech: Elizabeth Surita-Khuat

 

 

Elizabeth is a proud FWISD graduate who went on to receive her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University, and her master's degree from the University of Houston.  She has worked for 15 years as a bilingual SLP with pediatric populations. Elizabeth loves traveling, cheering on her Horned Frogs, and spending time with her husband and their two dachshunds.   

LSSP: Dr. Nekedria Clark

 

My name is Nekedria Clark and I have been the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology at Cesar Chavez for 12 years.  I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma but moved away to attend college at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.  I received my BS degree in Psychology from Vandy, then I moved to New York City to attend graduate school at Pace University.  I received both a Master's in Education and a Doctorate in Clinical-School Child Psychology at Pace.  I have lived in Texas for the past 19 years and have 2 daughters who are native Texans.

Dyslexia: Rebecca Gutierrez

My name is Rebecca Gutierrez and this will be my 20^th year as an educator.  I am a Dyslexia Teacher and I absolutely love my job. I am married and have three beautiful grown children. I love to travel, listen to music, cook, attend cultural events and spend time with my wonderful family and friends.  I have traveled to twenty-three countries and have lived in Germany.  I was born in Chicago, Illinois.  I have two dogs, a Rottweiler and a husky.  I also have two parakeets.  I look forward to a wonderful year of learning! 

Dyslexia: Catherine Adkinson

My name is Catherine Adkinson.  This will be my third year at Cesar Chavez Elementary as a Dyslexia Teacher. I have lived in Fort Worth my entire life and attend the University of North Texas in Denton. This will be my 23st year teaching in Fort Worth ISD. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st grade and Special Education. I am married to my high school sweetheart Keith, and we have a dog named Tyson. In my spare time I love to travel and spend time with my family

Diagnostician: Kimberly Cochran

 

My name is Kimberly Cochran. I have been working with children in education for 18 years. I I have really enjoyed learning how to better serve my students. I love working with children and watching them learn and grow. I have been married for 23 years and have 3 wonderful boys who keep me busy. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors with my family camping and off-roading.

Hi I'm Amanda Connally! I am from Waco, Texas and attended Baylor University where I earned both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In 2022, I moved to Fort Worth, got married and finished graduate school. I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for one year, and I love helping my students make progress in a fun and encouraging environment! In my spare time I enjoy baking and taking walks on the Trinity River.