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Matrail Rogers - Principal

Matrail began her career in education in the fall of 2001. At that time, she served as a second grade teacher in Waco, Texas at J. H. Hines Elementary. She had just completed her undergraduate studies at Baylor University (Sic’Em Bears!!). In the fall of 2002, Matrail began teaching 5th grade language arts in Fort Worth ISD at Oaklawn Elementary and she taught there for 4 years. She felt a call to advocate for students in a different way. Matrail obtained a Master's Degree in School Counseling from Amberton University and was afforded the opportunity to serve as an Elementary School Counselor in Fort Worth ISD at Ridglea Hills Elementary. She served that community for 14 years.

“All my years in elementary were very precious and I thought I would always serve in an elementary capacity. But God had a different plan, a better plan. I felt led to advocate for students, their families, and staff differently, and I decided to go back to school to obtain my Principal Certification. I completed the necessary course work at Lamar University.

I always thought I would serve in an elementary capacity, so when I received the call about being promoted to the Assistant Principal at Boulevard Heights and Transition Center, I was beside myself. It happened in the middle of the pandemic, and I could not believe that I was being afforded the amazing opportunity to serve with such an amazing staff and students.

Now, after serving two and a half years at Boulevard Heights and Transition Center, I have been afforded the amazing opportunity to serve as the Interim Principal at Jo Kelly School. I am so excited about this opportunity to continue to serve staff and students.

I look forward to growing as a leader and an administrator. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for our students here at Jo Kelly School.

I could not serve in this capacity without the love and support of my family - my husband (and high school sweetheart) Ralph and our three sons, Sam, Eli, and Drew. I lead with compassion, grace and mercy and I always have them in mind when I encounter people in our learning community.” -Matrail Rogers

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me"

"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care".