Hi, my name is John Engel.  I have been the principal of Southwest High School since 2015.  Prior to working at Southwest High School, I was the principal of Mclean Middle School and Mary Louise Phillips Elementary. I attended Salisbury State University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Education.  I later attended the University of Texas at Arlington where I received my Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.  I am married to my wife, Cassandra, and have four wonderful children.  I am thankful for the opportunity to work in such a supportive and positive environment. 

During his twenty years as an educator, Mr. Cormier has worked solely for the Fort Worth Independent School District. Mr. Cormier has been assistant principal at Southwest High School for 19 years.  Mr. Cormier also served three years as an assistant principal at R.L. Paschal High School. Mr. Cormier taught CTE courses at OD Wyatt High School.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University and his Master’s Degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. His current status at Tarleton State University in the Doctorate program is ABD. Mr. Cormier is married to Alma and has two sons and two daughters. Mr. Cormier and his wife are currently employed by the FWISD.

Hi, my name is Paola Rodríguez. This is my twenty-second year in education and my second year at Southwest High School.  I grew up in the north side of Fort Worth and it is where I first began teaching.  I previously served as an instructional coach at Eastern Hills High School and a middle school assistant principal. I received my Bachelor’s in Education from Texas Wesleyan University and my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Lamar University.   

I love spending time outdoors or catching a good movie with my husband Aaron and my three awesome teens.  I’m excited to be part of Southwest High School and I look forward to working with all students and their families!  

Hello, my name is Lorin Mobley. This is my second year as an assistant principal at Southwest High School. I come to you from South Hills High School where I was a freshman success coach. Prior to that, I served as a coordinator for FWISD's instructional coaching program and taught at Leonard Middle School. I studied at The University of North Texas for my Bachelor's and The University of Texas Arlington for my Master's. When I am not at Southwest, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Trent, and our two dogs, Huckleberry and Penny. I am looking forward to having a great year at Southwest High School! Go Raiders!

This is Ms. Alzubi's first year here with us at Southwest High School. She is no stranger to FWISD though! She came to us from Arlington Heights High School where she was an AP as well. Ms. Alzubi has also taught for many years at Carter Riverside. She moved to Fort Worth from California in order to teach. Ms. Alzubi attended the University of California, Riverside (UCR) where she earned a B.S. in Biochemistry. She loves Iced White Chocolate Mocha and Flaming Hot Cheetos!