Fort Worth ISD Schools

		Principal - Brenda Whitlock Greetings, I am Mrs. Brenda Whitlock, principal of Como Elementary School-home of the "Lion’s Pride". I would like to welcome you to our school. I am excited about the partnership that is continuing to grow more each year with you, the school, the community, and several surrounding churches and businesses as we all work together to help develop each student to become productive and successful citizens. As we move closer to reach and exceed the academic skills and goals that will enable your child to be successful, we must be partners in the entire learning process. I need each of you to make a greater commitment this year to do the following: praise your child daily about something they did, ensure your child attends school daily and is on time, help to ensure that they have completed and returned their nightly homework assignments, and help them study for quizzes, and test. I realize that teaching your child is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility. I will do my best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience in their individual classroom and the school as a whole. Last year we were named a PEAK REWARDS school. To find out more about this program, please inquire in the office or on the district web site. You will be pleased with this program, current staff and internal changes here at Como. Now, a little about me. I have been in education for 25 years; 14 of those in various grade levels as a teacher. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree, and my Masters of Education degree with a Mid-Management/Principal Certification from Texas Woman’s University. My Lifetime Teaching Certificate was obtained from Texas A & M University in Kingsville, Texas. I love helping students and teachers do the best they can do in all areas of their life. The things I love to do most are spend time with my husband, and my children, read a variety of genres, watch movies and see the “ah ha” moments when tutoring students. We have a very busy and exciting year in store for us so I hope you and your child are ready! We are looking for another increase in our PTA this year along with overall parental involvement in the classrooms and school. My door is always open and I look forward to seeing you throughout the year. Feel free to call (817-815-6500) and leave a message with any questions or concerns you might have and I will return your phone call within 24-48 hours. Once again thank you for allowing me the honor of working with you and your child. I know this will be one of the best years in their educational career.
		Assistant Principal - Lasandra Stroman Mrs. Stroman has been an educator for nineteen years where she has served children as a classroom teacher, guidance counselor and an administrator. She graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business. She later attended Texas Wesleyan where she obtained certification in Early Childhood, as well as, grades K-6. She earned her Master's of Education and principal certification from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. She believes that all children have gifts, and they express them in different ways. Her goal is to educate children and start them on their path of life-long learning.

		Counselor - LaTreace Bailey LaTreace Bailey has been serving FWISD for 14 years. She earned her bachelor of arts in Elementary Education form Jarvis Christian College. After seven years as classroom teacher, it was her desire to become a school counselor. She earned her Masters in School Counseling from Amberton University. She has been a counselor at Como Elementary for 7 years where she enjoys working with the students, parents, teachers and community.