Leadership Team
Ms. Angela Batts
Success Coach
Ms. Batts is a Fort Worth native. She graduated from Crowley High School and then went on to continue her education at Texas State University where she received a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and Psychology. Ms. Batts pursued her teaching certification and then went on to become a science teacher at Dunbar HS. Ms. Batts served in the science department for 5 years. Ms. Batts recently received her Master’s in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She now serves as the Dunbar Success Coach where her vision is to ensure academic achievement for all students. Ms. Batts is also the Varsity Cheer Coach. In her spare time, she loves to shop, read, travel, and spend time with her family and friends!
Dr. Stacy Harkins
Instructional Coach
Hello! So glad to be joining the Wildcat team! I graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology, then a Masters and PhD in Experimental Psychology, all from the University of Texas at Arlington. I have been in education for more than 22 years. I specialized in animal behavior and started my career at the Dallas Zoo. After that I was an adjunct instructor at both Tarrant County College and the University of Texas at Arlington. Finally, I moved to high school as a teacher at Lake Worth HS, then the Lancaster Can Academy, where I was a Science Teacher, Instructional Coach, and a reading Interventionist. This year I am happy to become a part of the Dunbar team as an Instructional Coach for the Math and Science departments.
Married for 34 years, I have 3 children; one an English teacher and the other two are enrolled in college. My hobbies include travel, reading, swimming and hanging out with family and friends.
Mrs. LaDarica Harvey
Intervention Specialist
LaDarica Harvey is licensed Social Worker and Intervention Specialist at Dunbar High School. She is a proud graduate of Dunbar and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Her educational background includes a Master of Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington, an M.S. in Psychology, and a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She has prior experience working for FWISD as a Site Coordinator for the Fort Worth After School Program, AVID Tutor, and Substitute Teacher. Her passion is to help young people on their journey to heal from traumatic/stressful experiences while becoming whole in a safe place. Mrs. Harvey is super excited to be back at Dunbar and is looking forward to putting her passion and purpose to work.
Mrs. Rina Nakamoto
Dr. Mary Peterson
Post Secondary Specialist
Dr. Mary Peterson was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She is a proud graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for Science and Engineering Professions. After graduating from Dunbar’s HSEP, Dr. Peterson matriculated SWAU and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with honors. She later earned her Graduate degree in Educational Administration with Principal certification from Tarleton State University and her Doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration with specialization in Equity and Diversity in Leadership from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.
Dr. Peterson has served in education for over 20 years across grade levels from elementary to post-secondary. She has taught English, Writing, and Social Studies on three Fort Worth ISD campuses, including Greenbriar Elementary, O. D. Wyatt High School, and her alma mater, Dunbar High School. She has also served as an ELA Instructional Coach and a District Literacy Coach for grades K-12. In addition, Dr. Peterson has taught courses at the collegiate level.
When Dr. Peterson is not serving at Dunbar High School. She enjoys international and domestic travel, journaling, reading, researching, and spending time with her family and friends. She is dedicated and passionate about helping Dunbar students prepare for a successful post-secondary experience and life.