Principal-Andrea Harper

Ms. Andrea Harper earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Education from The University of North Texas in Denton, TX and a Master of Education (ME) from The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX.  Prior to entering school administration Ms. Harper was a Literacy Lead Teacher and  taught for seven years in elementary school in Fort Worth ISD. She was a recipient of Who's Who Among America's Teachers, Fort Worth ISD Outstanding Teacher of the Year, and South Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year.  Ms. Harper is a member of the FWISD Parent Teacher Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association of Black School Educators, Fort Worth Association of Black School Educators, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and The Fort Worth Assembly.  Ms. Harper believes "Learning is not  an option, it is an expectation!" Her committment to advancing teaching and learning is inspired by the quote "In every community, there is work to be done. In every heart, there is the power to do it." 

 Vice-Principal-Oscar Aponte

Vice Principal-Monica Granados

Mrs. Granados graduated from Texas Wesleyan in 2000, with a B.S. degree in Biology and a minor education and Chemistry.  She began her quest for teaching within the bilingual classroom and has since worked with both elementary and adult education.  She was formally a Literacy Coach for FWISD and has taught for eight years. Along the way, she had wonderful mentors who guided and revealed the need for quality educators.  In 2006, she received her Masters in Education with Administrative Certification from Texas Wesleyan University within the Polytechnic community.  Today Mrs. Granados says she’s “proud to acknowledge a passion for differentiated instruction and is honored to be an intricate part of contemporary education.”  “ Without teachers, we may have nothing, but without our students we have less.”

Counselor-Mattie McClure

Mrs. McClure received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Music Education (all levels) from Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, a Master of Education (M. Ed) from Texas A & M Commerce, and Counselor Certification from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Prior to becoming a counselor, she taught music for six years in Texarkana, Texas and several years more as a music and elementary teacher in Fort Worth ISD.

She is a member of the North Texas Counseling Association, Texas Counseling Association, United Educators Association, has a lifetime membership with the Parent and Teachers Associaton, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Mrs. McClure values education and enjoys working with the students and faculty at T.A. Sims Elementary. She believes that excellence is not a skill, but an attitude and that there are not shortcuts to any place worth going.

Counselor-Penny Beesly

Mrs. Penny Beesley grew up in Fort Worth and is married, has two sons and one grandson.  She received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Texas Woman’s University.  She obtained her Special Education teaching credential from University of St. Thomas in Houston and taught resource and life skill classes for six years.  She received her Master of Science in Counseling from Texas Woman’s University and has been a school counselor at T. A. Sims since 2003.  She is a member of the Texas Counseling Association, North Cenral Texas Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota and  Professional and Business Womens Association.  Mrs. Beesley says the best part of my position as a counselor at T. A. Sims is working with the children and making a difference in their lives.

School Nurse-Joyceline Sakwa

I graduated from the University of Texas Arlington with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.  During my community health attachment with Mansfield independent School district I fell in love with school nursing which is more of preventive care. I was introduced to Fort Worth Independent School District by my former college mate. It’s great being part of the Fort Worth ISD health services and faculty of T. A. Sims Elementary because of the great team work; I enjoy working as the school nurse.