Atwood McDonald Elementary School
Administration
Dr. Carla Madison-Turner, Principal
Dr. Carla Madison-Turner is honored to serve as principal at Atwood McDonald Elementary School. The 2026–2027 school year marks her 15th year in education and her ninth year with Fort Worth ISD.
Throughout her career, Dr. Madison-Turner has held a variety of impactful roles, including Assistant Principal and Instructional Coach at North Side High School, Behavior Interventionist in Kennedale ISD, and classroom teacher in Crowley ISD. These experiences have shaped her commitment to student success, instructional excellence, and strong school leadership.
Dr. Madison-Turner holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising from Texas Christian University, as well as both a Master of Business Administration and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Tarleton State University. Dr. Madison-Turner also holds multiple certifications, including Superintendent EC–12, Principal EC–12, Special Education EC–12, Generalist 4–8, and ESL Supplemental. Dr. Madison-Turner is dedicated to fostering a safe and structured learning environment, maintaining consistent high expectations for all stakeholders, and ensuring strong, equitable instruction that supports the success of every student.
The theme for the 2026-2027 school year is Level Up: Grow. Achieve. Succeed!
Go Panthers!
Justine Lynch, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lynch is honored and excited to return to the Atwood family as Assistant Principal. Education has been her passion and life's calling. She has taught fourth and fifth grade students at Lowery Road Elementary and sixth grade students at Castleberry ISD, accumulating eight years of classroom experience. These years were profoundly rewarding, allowing her to witness firsthand the incredible impact that dedicated educators have on the lives of their students, coworkers, and community members.
She has served as a district-wide instructional coach at FWISD, working closely with educators across elementary, middle, and high school campuses to enhance instructional practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role has deepened her appreciation for the hard work and dedication that teachers bring to their classrooms every day.
As our Assistant Principal, she is committed to supporting all teachers and providing the best possible education for our students. Mrs. Lynch looks forward to contributing to the continued success of Atwood McDonald Elementary School.
