Physical Education Teacher

Hello Jaguars! Mrs. Browne has been teaching Physical Education at MJE since 2001. She knows many of you and your families already.  She is looking forward to a wonderful year as we learn healthy lifestyle choices and lifelong physical activities. 

She graduated from University of Texas-Arlington with a BA in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (HPERD). She is a native of Fort Worth, and her two (now grown) children are proud graduates of South Hills High School.  She has two beautiful granddaughters whom she loves to spoil. She also enjoys singing, trying to play guitar, reading, and writing. 

Art Teacher

Since the beginning of 2010, Mr. Orona has been teaching art at Manuel Jara Elementary, and he takes pride in what our student CHAMPS are able to achieve in Art class. Our MJE Art program gives students from kindergarten through fifth grade access to a variety of art resources and experiences. Students learn about the history of art, and they learn to recognize and apply the Principles of Art and Design in the artwork they themselves create.  He looks forward to our MJE student CHAMPS building confidence while developing skills through experiential activities using a wide range of media: textiles, acrylic, ceramics, fused glass, etc. 

In addition, he takes much pride in being able to teach alongside our MJE Family of Educators, all united in the cause of Public Education, dedicated in service to working with our students and families. All with the goal in mind, he knows that our students will take flight with a HEART of Creativity, Courage and KINDNESS ... "to soar on wings like eagles."

Music Teacher

Ms. Stachura (pronounced Miss Stuh-chur-uh) has been teaching elementary music at Manuel Jara since 2016. She grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Paschal High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education at Texas State University in San Marcos, and her master’s in music education at The University of Texas at Arlington. 

In her free time, Ms. Stachura enjoys sewing her own clothing, playing board games and video games, gardening, and of course, listening to and playing music. Her favorite genres of music are indie and big band jazz, but she is open to anything and loves exploring new types of music.