This is Ms. Ross' sixth year as the Principal of the International Newcomer Academy. Principal Ross joined Fort Worth ISD in 2002 as a middle school English/AVID teacher, and has also worked as an Assistant Principal, and Dean of Instruction in both Middle and High School. Principal Ross has a Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing from Northwood University, a Masters in International Studies with a minor in Conflict Resolution, from the American University, a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Arlington,has received a certificate in Advanced Leadership Certificate from Texas Christian University, and has completed the UNT Principal Impact Collaboration.

In her free time,Ms. Ross is an avid traveler,who has lived in four countries, and has traveled to 12 countries across Europe,Central America,and the Caribbean. She is also a proud Returned Peace Crops Volunteer who served as a Small Business Consultant in El Salvador for two years.