Atwood McDonald Elementary School
Administration
Interim Principal Dr. Carla Madison-Turner
Dr. Carla Madison-Turner is the interim principal of Atwood McDonald Elementary School. She is a 15-year educator and is in her 8th year with Fort Worth ISD. Dr. Madison-Turner has served as an instructional coach at North Side High School. Prior to FWISD, she taught in Crowley ISD and later served as a behavior interventionist in Kennedale ISD. She holds a bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from TCU, an MBA, and a doctorate from Tarleton State University. Her certifications include Superintendent EC-12, Principal EC-12, SPED EC-12, Generalist 4-8, and ESL Supplemental. Her focus at Atwood McDonald is clear: safe classrooms, consistent expectations, and strong instruction that supports every learner.
Assistant Principal Justine Lynch
Ms. Lynch is honored and excited to join the Atwood McDonald family as our new 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.
For the past two and a half years, 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. Ms. Lynch looks forward to contributing to the continued success of Atwood McDonald Elementary School.