It is an honor to continue serving you as the principal of M. H. Moore Elementary School. I am very excited to be part of a vibrant school community with great students, parents, and educators. Let's work together to build a nurturing culture that promotes collaboration, respect, and academic excellence for all learners. It is important for me that students, teachers, parents, and overall community members feel welcomed and encouraged to be part of each child’s learning experience.    

I began my career in education in 2013 as a bilingual teacher in Tyler ISD, where I taught first and fourth grade. In 2016, I became a bilingual/ESL instructional specialist at the district level, supporting bilingual/ESL programs for two years. I would then serve as the assistant principal at Bonner Elementary, a dual language school, for three years. Additionally, I have nine years of combined professional experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, and sales. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler. 

I am married and have two wonderful children, David and Emily. My wife, Patricia, is a bilingual teacher in Fort Worth ISD. When I am not working, I enjoy taking the kids to the park, playing soccer, jogging, cooking, and watching movies at home. We are grateful for the opportunity of being part of the Fort Worth ISD family. 

I am looking forward to meeting you soon on campus! We are going to have an outstanding school year! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Phone: 817-815-0600. Email: Ricardo.alvarez@fwisd.org

Es un honor poderles servir como el director de la Escuela Primaria M. H. Moore. Estoy muy emocionado de ser parte de una comunidad escolar vibrante con estudiantes, padres y educadores grandiosos. Trabajemos juntos para construir una cultura que cultive y promueva la colaboración, el respeto y la excelencia académica para todos los estudiantes. Es importante para mí que los estudiantes, maestros, padres y la comunidad en general se sientan bienvenidos y animados a ser parte del proceso de aprendizaje de cada niño. 

Yo comencé mi carrera en educación en el 2013 como maestro bilingüe en Tyler ISD, en donde enseñé primero y cuarto grado. En el 2016 me convertí en especialista en pedagogía bilingüe/ESL a nivel del distrito, en donde apoyé a los programas bilingües/ESL por dos años. Luego serví como subdirector de la Escuela Bonner, una escuela de lenguaje dual, por tres años. Adicionalmente, tengo nueve años de experiencia combinada en manufactura, gerencia de cadenas de suministro y ventas. Obtuve un diploma en Ingeniería de Materiales de la Universidad Simón Bolívar en Caracas, Venezuela y una Maestría en Administración de Negocios de la Universidad de Texas en Tyler. Estoy casado y tengo dos hijos maravillosos, David y Emily. Mi esposa, Patricia, es una maestra bilingüe en Fort Worth ISD. Cuando no estoy trabajando disfruto llevando a los niños al parque, jugando fútbol, corriendo, cocinando y viendo películas en casa. Estamos agradecidos por la oportunidad de poder ser parte de la familia de Fort Worth ISD. ¡Espero poder verlos muy pronto en la escuela! ¡Vamos a tener un año escolar extraordinario! Por favor siéntase en libertad de contactarme si tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación. Teléfono: 817-815-0600. Correo electrónico: Ricardo.alvarez@fwisd.org

I have just completed my 11^th year in education. I've taught Kindergarten through Third Grade here in FWISD at South Hi Mount Elementary, and for the past five years, I have had the pleasure of being your Elementary Mathematics Coordinator.  I completed my undergrad in English and Spanish education at The University of Texas at Arlington, graduate studies in ESL and Bilingual Education at Texas Wesleyan, and am currently working on my dissertation in Early Childhood-Bilingual Education at The University of North Texas.  When I am not supporting Mathematics or studying, I spend my time with my three young kids, twins Sara and Cecilia, who are entering 1^st Grade at South Hi Mount Elementary, and my son, Joshua, who is just turning 4 in August!