Specials Teachers

Mrs. Shelli McWhorter

Art Teacher

Mr. Joe A. Gonzales III

Physical Education Teacher

Howdy everyone! I am Joe Gonzales III. A little bit about myself... I am a 2021 Texas State University graduate and this will be my 5th year teaching in Fort Worth ISD. I am very excited to be joining the Sam Rosen family!

In my free time I love to be physically active and to keep my body moving, whether that be running, lifting weights and/or playing pickleball. My goal is to create long lasting relationship with the students, parents and staff on campus.

I want to help make Sam Rosen the best campus in Fort Worth! I can't wait to meet you all soon!

Ms. Katy Bay

Music

Long before my Texas days, I was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I attended Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, where I majored in music education. Music has always been a passion of mine; I started playing viola when I was 9 years old and gradually added other instruments to my skillset, including the harp! I started teaching middle school in Loudoun County, Virginia, where I taught both chorus and beginning guitar.

For the past 15 years, I’ve taught elementary music in the HEB ISD. My goal is to instill in my students a lifelong love of learning, especially when it comes to music, and to help develop their musical vocabularies. I love to travel–and the best part of traveling is finding local coffee places and bakeries! I also practice photography, love to run, always have a book nearby, and watch sports whenever I get the chance. I am excited to be starting at Fort Worth ISD and look forward to meeting all my new coworkers and our great kids!

Ms. Flynt

School Librarian

I have always enjoyed reading ever since I was a young child. I would spend my summers swimming, riding my bike, and reading. It was a treat to get to go to the bookstore with my mom to buy the next book in my favorite series! I spent many a day riding my bike to the public library after school and enjoying hours and stacks of books that allowed me to explore my world and fall in love with characters I connected with. I hope you are doing the same with your children as you are reading with your them every night.

This is my 23rd year in education. I have a Masters of Education from the University of North Texas. I spent time learning Spanish in my college years and I have taught 4^th grade, high school Spanish, and have worked in various middle and high school libraries. 

In my free time I enjoy traveling around the world, meeting new people, spending time with my 3 kids and helping them develop their athletic and musical talents. 

My mission here is to make your kids feel loved and at home in this place, and to challenge them to become the best readers and learners they can be! It is my pleasure to watch your children learn and grow as readers and leaders!