Administration

Principal Joyce Bowens Thomas

Mrs. Bowens Thomas has served as a dedicated educator and instructional leader in FWISD for 25 years. Mrs. Bowens Thomas earned her Bachelor's in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Texas Woman’s University, teaching certification from Tarleton State University and a Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Arlington.

Mrs. Bowens Thomas taught for eleven years at Como Elementary School as a literacy teacher, also serving as grade level chair, literacy coach, and gifted and talented coordinator. During this time, she was honored as Campus Teacher of the Year and FWISD Reading Chair of Excellence. She transitioned into administration at A.M. Pate Elementary School, serving as Assistant Principal Intern and Dean of Instruction for eight years. Additionally, she served six years at Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School, in the Historic Southside, as Assistant Principal.

She enjoys reading all types of books and has a passion for sharing excellent children's authors with children.

Mrs. Bowens Thomas feels privileged to serve as Principal at Atwood McDonald Elementary School… Home of the Proud Panthers. She believes in educational equity for all students and works diligently to build relationships with faculty and staff, students, parents, and community leaders to create a successful learning environment with the Power of Purple!