Administration

Dr. Turner is ecstatic to rejoin the Steer Family as an Assistant Principal. This is her 13th year in education. Previously she worked at North Side as an Instructional Coach for three years. Prior to returning to North Side, Dr. Turner was an elementary assistant principal, taught 7th grade, 4th grade, and worked as a Behavior Intervention Specialist. She is an advocate for education and passionate about life-long learning. 

She completed a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (2022) and an MBA (2013) at Tarleton State University. Dr. Turner and Coach Turner are college sweethearts, married 13 years and counting. They have three children: Rihanna, Leilani, and Adonis. She enjoys dancing, traveling to experience different cultures and foods, and influencing everyone to find their happiness in life. 

“Our kids will encounter many vicissitudes in life. My mission is to teach students accountability for change, perseverance through tough battles, and the resilience to break down barriers.”

Email: carla.madison-turner@fwisd.org

Gloria Menchaca is a North Side graduate for the class of 1990.  She received her Bachelor of Science in 1996 from Texas Woman's University in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She received her Master of Science in Deaf Education in August 1998 also from Texas Woman's University.  And she received a Principal Certification in 2013 from the University of Texas in Arlington.  

Ms. Menchaca was a teacher for the deaf for 10 years.  She also taught 8th grade English for 4 years, served as an AVID elective teacher, a Campus Coordinator, and was Dean of Students for a year. 

I am several years in as an administrator and loving every minute. I believe we are lifetime learners, and every moment is a teachable moment we are given opportunity to grow our mind, heart, and spirit.  

Email: gloria.menchaca@fwisd.org

After several years as the Girls' Athletic Coordinator at North Side, Paula Pederson has made the move into the role of assistant principal.  She feels that each day on campus as an administrator is better than the day before because North Side has great students, great parents, and an amazing faculty. 

Prior to arriving at NSHS she coached and taught at JP Elder Middle School.  Her entire educational career has been in the North Side pyramid, which she says, has been a blessing. 

She received her bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and her master's degree in educational leadership from Lamar University.  She is also a registered athletic administrator.  If she is not at school, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Email: paula.pederson@fwisd.org 

Anel Saldivar is a product of Fort Worth ISD.  She earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from Texas A&M - Commerce and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Texas in Arlington. 

She has been an educator in fort Worth ISD as a teachers, math coach and data analyst.  She has been an Assistant Principal in Fort Worth for over seven years. 

Ms. Saldivar's personal mission is to support and facilitate a community of learners to increase instructional growth, student morale, staff morale and community relationships. 

Email: anel.saldivar@fwisd.org

Shannon Valdez is excited to be the Dean of Instruction at North Side High School. She has been in education for 17 years and has held several leadership positions, including Dean, Assistant Principal, and Instructional Coach.

Mrs. Valdez earned her master's degree in educational leadership and policy from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2016. She is working on her Ph.D. in Psychology, emphasizing Cognition and Instruction through Grand Canyon University.

Mrs. Valdez is married with three daughters and stays busy with her mini farm. She believes that every child is unique in their own way and capable of learning, growing, and succeeding. 

Email:  shannon.valdez@fwisd.org