Join us on August 11 from 5:00–6:00 PM to meet your child’s teacher and drop off school supplies! 🎒🖍️
✅ Important Reminder: Online registration must be completed by August 7 to guarantee a teacher assignment for Meet the Teacher night.
We are still finalizing enrollment and class schedules, so teacher assignments are not yet set. But don’t worry — teachers will contact families on August 11 to share the exciting news! 💌
All students must have a completed online registration for the 2025–2026 school year. As of now, only 51% of our campus is registered — let’s get that number up! 💪
👉 Visit www.aisd.net to register your child today.
Hello! My name is Destiny Garcia, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Fitzgerald team as the new Pre-K 3 teacher. Over the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of working as a substitute teacher with Arlington ISD, where I developed a strong passion for early childhood education. I’m enthusiastic and eager to begin this new chapter, helping our youngest learners grow and thrive.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy baking cakes and desserts, and I love to cook as well. I’m the oldest of three siblings, and my favorite color is pink. In my free time, I enjoy exploring all that Texas has to offer as I continue to get to know my new home. ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Claudia Wheat, and I am super excited to join the Fitzgerald family-staff. With 14 years of experience in education-8 of those focused on Early Learning Pre-k. I’m a passionate and dedicated teacher and enjoy seeing the “littles” get their first experience of their academic journey. I have two amazing adult daughters and am a loving Gigi to my grandson and granddaughter. When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy thrifting, traveling, movies, and spending quality time with my girls and their families. I share my home with a sweet cat named Kitty who keeps me occupied with her cuddles. 💕 I’m looking forward to start the school year! ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Dominique Williams, and I’m so excited to join the team here at Fitzgerald as the new Alternate Curriculum teacher. I’m a passionate educator with a heart for working with children and helping them grow both academically and personally. I have a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavior management, and I’m committed to creating a supportive, structured learning environment for all students. I’m a proud mom of three amazing kids, and outside of work, you can usually find me juggling family life, cheering from the sidelines, or diving into a creative project. I’m really looking forward to getting to know all of you and becoming part of this awesome community! ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Jonathan Medeiros, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Fitzgerald family as the new 3rd grade Science and Social Studies teacher! I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington—Go MAVS! This upcoming school year will mark my sixth year in education. Throughout my journey, I’ve had the privilege of teaching 1st, 2nd, and 6th grade. Each experience has helped me grow both professionally and personally, and confirmed that teaching is truly my passion. Working with children is one of the most rewarding parts of life, and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to become part of the Fitzgerald community. I can’t wait to meet everyone and begin this exciting new adventure together! ... See MoreSee Less
Hello Fitz families, my name is Jason Bentley. I am beyond excited to be teaching Physical Education at Fitzgerald Elementary School. I have been teaching PE for 18 years now and this is my first year in Arlington. I am not new to AISD, however. I went to Goodman and Bebensee Elementary before going to Barnett Junior High and then graduating from Bowie High School. I also have my degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. I love sports and lettered in Baseball, Football and Wrestling at Bowie High School. Go Vols. ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Heidi Weidendorf, and I am so excited to start my fourth year of teaching, and my first year with Fitzgerald Elementary! I grew up in South Dakota, but moved to Texas to attend college at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (now Nelson University) in 2018. I am an avid reader, and I am so excited to share my love of reading with my second grade class this year! ... See MoreSee Less
Annie Yandell has been working in arts education for 17 years, and is ecstatic to return to Arlington ISD as Fitzgerald's music teacher. She has a Bachelor’s of Music Education degree from Texas Christian University and a Master’s of Education degree from the University of North Texas. She strives to instill a love for music in her students, and to see everyone progress in their abilities and confidence over the school year. She enjoys spending free time with her husband and two daughters, reading, baking, traveling, and watching musicals. ... See MoreSee Less
📚✨ Meet the Teacher Night is Coming! ✨📚
Join us on August 11 from 5:00–6:00 PM to meet your child’s teacher and drop off school supplies! 🎒🖍️
✅ Important Reminder: Online registration must be completed by August 7 to guarantee a teacher assignment for Meet the Teacher night.
We are still finalizing enrollment and class schedules, so teacher assignments are not yet set. But don’t worry — teachers will contact families on August 11 to share the exciting news! 💌
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 💙 #FitzgeraldElementary #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #AISD ... See MoreSee Less
📢 Online Registration is Now Open! 📝
All students must have a completed online registration for the 2025–2026 school year. As of now, only 51% of our campus is registered — let’s get that number up! 💪
👉 Visit www.aisd.net to register your child today.
⏳ Please don’t wait! Teacher assignments for Meet the Teacher will only be available for students with completed registrations. Help us start the year strong! 💙🏫 #FitzgeraldElementary #BackToSchool #RegisterToday #AISD ... See MoreSee Less
Hello! My name is Destiny Garcia, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Fitzgerald team as the new Pre-K 3 teacher. Over the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of working as a substitute teacher with Arlington ISD, where I developed a strong passion for early childhood education. I’m enthusiastic and eager to begin this new chapter, helping our youngest learners grow and thrive.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy baking cakes and desserts, and I love to cook as well. I’m the oldest of three siblings, and my favorite color is pink. In my free time, I enjoy exploring all that Texas has to offer as I continue to get to know my new home. ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Claudia Wheat, and I am super excited to join the Fitzgerald family-staff. With 14 years of experience in education-8 of those focused on Early Learning Pre-k. I’m a passionate and dedicated teacher and enjoy seeing the “littles” get their first experience of their academic journey. I have two amazing adult daughters and am a loving Gigi to my grandson and granddaughter. When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy thrifting, traveling, movies, and spending quality time with my girls and their families. I share my home with a sweet cat named Kitty who keeps me occupied with her cuddles. 💕 I’m looking forward to start the school year! ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Dominique Williams, and I’m so excited to join the team here at Fitzgerald as the new Alternate Curriculum teacher. I’m a passionate educator with a heart for working with children and helping them grow both academically and personally. I have a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavior management, and I’m committed to creating a supportive, structured learning environment for all students. I’m a proud mom of three amazing kids, and outside of work, you can usually find me juggling family life, cheering from the sidelines, or diving into a creative project. I’m really looking forward to getting to know all of you and becoming part of this awesome community! ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Jonathan Medeiros, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Fitzgerald family as the new 3rd grade Science and Social Studies teacher!
I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington—Go MAVS! This upcoming school year will mark my sixth year in education. Throughout my journey, I’ve had the privilege of teaching 1st, 2nd, and 6th grade. Each experience has helped me grow both professionally and personally, and confirmed that teaching is truly my passion.
Working with children is one of the most rewarding parts of life, and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to become part of the Fitzgerald community. I can’t wait to meet everyone and begin this exciting new adventure together! ... See MoreSee Less
Hello Fitz families, my name is Jason Bentley. I am beyond excited to be teaching Physical Education at Fitzgerald Elementary School. I have been teaching PE for 18 years now and this is my first year in Arlington. I am not new to AISD, however. I went to Goodman and Bebensee Elementary before going to Barnett Junior High and then graduating from Bowie High School. I also have my degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. I love sports and lettered in Baseball, Football and Wrestling at Bowie High School. Go Vols. ... See MoreSee Less
My name is Heidi Weidendorf, and I am so excited to start my fourth year of teaching, and my first year with Fitzgerald Elementary! I grew up in South Dakota, but moved to Texas to attend college at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (now Nelson University) in 2018. I am an avid reader, and I am so excited to share my love of reading with my second grade class this year! ... See MoreSee Less
Annie Yandell has been working in arts education for 17 years, and is ecstatic to return to Arlington ISD as Fitzgerald's music teacher. She has a Bachelor’s of Music Education degree from Texas Christian University and a Master’s of Education degree from the University of North Texas. She strives to instill a love for music in her students, and to see everyone progress in their abilities and confidence over the school year. She enjoys spending free time with her husband and two daughters, reading, baking, traveling, and watching musicals. ... See MoreSee Less