Campus Information
Year Open:
Bond Year:
School Mascot: Wranglers
School colors: Navy Blue, Orange
Mission Statement:
Mission:
Dr. Joe Ward Elementary is a culturally diverse, inclusive, innovative, school that is committed to the concept of children first. Our mission is to guide all students in pursuing academic excellence; discover a love for learning; instill a sense of community; and empower our students to become functional, contributing, and responsible global citizens.
Vision:
We will grow, learn, and succeed. We are motivated to be successful lifelong learners. Ward Wranglers lasso success by being hardworking, motivated, and lifelong learners. We are all accountable, responsible, and determined.
Core Beliefs:
Ward exemplifies a safe and positive environment that fosters risk-taking by ALL students and staff.
We embrace all cultures, celebrate our diversity, and value everyone equally.
We build leadership, character, and motivation by creating opportunities to work as a supportive community.
We inspire engaged and innovative citizens who will become future global leaders.
We foster positive and meaningful relationships with students and community members
I'm Brooke Mallard, and I'm absolutely overjoyed to serve as your new Principal here at Ward!
My education career began in 2010, working with the AVID program in Judson ISD and in Special Education in Northeast ISD. I then joined Northside in 2012, and I've had the privilege of serving as a Special Education Campus Coordinator/Collab Teacher, 1st and 3rd Grade ESL Teacher, Administrator Intern, and most recently before moving into principalship, proud Associate Principal here at Ward Elementary!
Education has always been a passion of mine. I earned both my Bachelor's Degree in Music and my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of the Incarnate Word (Go Cardinals!). I then went on to earn a second Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio (Go Roadrunners!).
Outside of school, I love spending as much time as possible with my wonderful family and finding new shows to watch!
I'm incredibly eager to continue working alongside our amazing students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and the entire Ward community as we reach for new goals this school year. Please know my door is always open – feel free to call or visit anytime.Our students' success is my top priority!
The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at maritza.trimble@nisd.net or by phone at 210-397-6800.
Hello Ward Wranglers!
My name is Maritza Trimble, and I am truly honored to serve as your new Associate Principal! I bring 12 years of experience in education, beginning my journey in Houston as a 5th-grade bilingual teacher in 2013. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of teaching dual language, ESL, and general education across Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Most recently, I served as a Language Support Teacher (LST) at Burke Elementary.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies EC–6 Bilingual from the University of Texas at San Antonio (Bird’s up!) and recently completed my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. I am beyond excited to join the Ward family and continue growing alongside this amazing community!
When I’m not at school, I love spending time with my husband and three children. You can usually find us at sporting events, hiking trails, or exploring new places around town.
I am deeply passionate about student success and achievement, and I look forward to partnering with families, teachers, and students to ensure every child reaches their fullest potential. Please know that I am here to support you in any way I can!
¡Hola, vaqueros de Ward!
Mi nombre es Maritza Trimble, y es un verdadero honor para mí servir como su nueva Subdirectora. Tengo 12 años de experiencia en educación. Comencé mi carrera en Houston como maestra bilingüe de quinto grado en 2013. Desde entonces, he tenido el privilegio de enseñar en programas bilingües, de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) y de educación general en Kinder, 1.º, 3.º, 4.º y 5.º grado. Más recientemente, trabajé como Maestra de Apoyo Lingüístico (LST) en la escuela Burke Elementary.
Obtuve mi licenciatura en Estudios Interdisciplinarios EC–6 Bilingüe en la Universidad de Texas San Antonio y recientemente completé mi maestría en Liderazgo Educativo en Lamar University. ¡Estoy sumamente emocionada de unirme a la familia Ward y seguir creciendo junto a esta increíble comunidad!
Cuando no estoy en la escuela, me encanta pasar tiempo con mi esposo y mis tres hijos. Usualmente nos pueden encontrar en eventos deportivos, en caminatas o explorando nuevos lugares de la ciudad.
Siento una gran pasión por el éxito y el logro académico de los estudiantes, y espero con entusiasmo colaborar con las familias, los maestros y los alumnos para asegurar que cada niño alcance su máximo potencial. ¡Por favor, sepan que estoy aquí para apoyarlos en todo lo que necesiten!