Principal-Jana Marbut-Ray has been in the field of education for 30 years.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Ed with a Bilingual certification from Texas Woman’s University.  She also received a Master’s degree from TCU and her Mid-Management certification from Texas Woman’s University.  She has worked in El Paso ISD and Fort Worth ISD.

 Before coming to our campus, Mrs. Ray has held positions as bilingual teacher at Daggett Elementary, Instructional Specialist at Helbing Elementary, Assistant Principal at Denver Avenue Elementary, and Principal at Oakhurst Elementary.  This is her second year at Western Hills Primary.

 Mrs. Ray is married with a son who just graduated from college and a daughter in college at this time.

Assistant Principal-Panzia Brown has been an educator for 27 years in Fort Worth ISD.

 She received her Bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and her Master's, Mid-Management certification, ESL endorsement and Education Doctorate from Texas Woman's University.   She has been an Assistant Principal for 10 years.

 Mrs. Brown is married with a son and a daughter.

  Assistant Principal Resident-Nicole Marchese has been working in education for 6 years.  She received her undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education from Providence College in Rhode Island.  Ms. Marchese has taught in Massachusetts as well as at Edward J. Briscoe and Hubbard Heights in Fort Worth ISD. 

Ms. Marchese is a member of Fort Worth ISD's Aspiring Principal Program.  The program includes pursuing a master's degree from UTA in Educational Leadership as well as a 1 year residency as an Assistant Principal at Western Hills Primary School.

Nurse-Kimberley Reilly RN, BSN, has been a nurse for 13 years.  She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.

 Kim grew up in San Antonio and worked there as a nurse.  She moved to Fort Worth in 2002 and has worked for physicians in a practice.  After staying home for two years with her youngest, she took a position with Fort Worth ISD as a school nurse.  

 She is married with three children who help her stay current in the field of pediatric nursing.

Counselor-Catherine Geddie is the counselor for the First grades and Second grades.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has served Western Hills Primary School since it opened in 2000.  She graduated from Texas Christian University and enjoys working with young children.  She is also the owner of BobDog, the WHPS therapy dog.