De Zavala Elementary School
Administrators
Principal
Ms. Martinez
Hello! Hola!
I am Marlette Martinez, proud product of Fort Worth ISD. I was born and raised in Fort Worth. I attended M.H. Moore Elementary, W.A. Meacham Middle School, and Diamond Hill Jarvis High School. I went on to study EC-6 Bilingual Education at Texas Woman’s University and earned my Master’s in Educational Leadership at TCU.
I am privileged and blessed to be here at DeZavala, the small school with a BIG heart! It is my hope that all students and families feel safe and welcome when they enter our school. We have a strong team of teachers and staff who work together to build a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students can become conscious global citizens. We are the DeZavala Familia!
My greatest treasures in life are my family and my niece. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and traveling to new places. In my free time, I love to play soccer and volleyball.
Assistant Principal
Ms. Duke
My name is Michelle Duke I graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1994 and a master's degree from Texas Woman's University in 2009.
I have 28 years of teaching. I have lived in Fort Worth since 2023 but grew up in Fort Worth as an Arlington Heights High School graduate.
Some of my favorite activities are reading watching mini series, going to Country Music concerts and spending time by my pool.
Counselor
Ms. Gayle
My name is Angela Gayle. I graduated from Texas Christian University in 2011.
I have 9 years of counseling and 2 years of teaching experience. I have lived in Fort Worth since 1988.
Some of my favorite activities are reading, going to the arcade with my son, and listening to indie rock.