Manuel Jara Elementary School
Ms. Artiaga
ECSE Teacher Assistant
Hello! I am so excited to be one of your child’s teachers. This is the start of my 17th year with FWISD. I am happily married for 38 years. Proud mom of 3 wonderful adult children and so blessed to be affectionately called “Ama” by my 3 sweet & beautiful grandchildren. I also have 2 dogs & 2 cats. Thank you for entrusting your child in my care. It’s going to be an amazing year!!!
Ms. Faudoa
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
I have lived in Fort Worth for 11 years. I have worked for the FWISD for 4 years. I am excited to be your PK teaching assistant this year!
Mrs. Heckmann
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
I am married and have two daughters (19 & 17). They attend LSU and Arlington Heights. I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. I moved to Texas in 1996 to work for FWISD. I have spent my entire 28 years in FWISD. I have been at 7 schools. I have taught ECSE, RISE, Deaf Ed, and SEAS.
Mrs. Ruiz
Pre-Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Hello everyone, My name is Mrs. Ruiz and I am so excited to be your Pre-K teacher this year. This is my third year teaching an Manuel Jara and I am excited to be with every one of you in this journey. I am originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, I am married and have a 1 year old son. Let’s have an amazing year growing!
Miss J. Salinas
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Welcome to Pre-K! I’m excited to be one of your teachers this year. I have been a TA for 8 years. Pre-K is where your journey begins. Im so excited to meet you!
Ms. M. Salinas
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Hello, my name is Melinda Salinas. I moved up to Ft. Worth from South Texas to teach 28 years ago. I come from a family of 6. I have 3 sisters. I am the best aunt to my nephews and nieces and enjoy road trips to beautiful places.
Mrs. Sandoval
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
I have been married 28 years. I have 2 children. I have worked for FWISD for 8 years. I have lived all my life in Fort Worth and love it.
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Phone: (817) 814-4500
Ms. Vazquez-Esparza
Pre-Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
My name is Mariana Vazquez Esparza, and I am super excited to be your child’s Pre-K teacher! I recently graduated from UT Austin with my bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Early Childhood Education, and this will be my first year at Manuel Jara. I look forward to collaborating with you to ensura a fantastic year filled with growth and joy.