IDEA Edgecliff sets high expectations for every student and goes the extra mile to make sure every student realizes their own potential. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success.
IDEA Edgecliff is located at:
IDEA Edgecliff, 1640 Altamesa Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76134
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised between Orrville, Ohio and Montgomery, Alabama, Kenieka Francis experienced firsthand how a family's zip code often determined the quality of educational opportunity.
Inspired to change that reality, she pursued her passion for education at the University of Cincinnati, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education. After joining Teach for America, she moved to Texas and began her journey with IDEA Public Schools in 2014. She went on to earn her master's in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018.
Starting as a middle school math teacher and coach, Mrs. Francis quickly distinguished herself as a leader. In 2020, she became the founding principal of IDEA Edgecliff College Prep, where she's established a culture of high expectations, equity, and academic excellence. Now serving as Sr. Principal, she leads with her philosophy of being "Refined, Rooted, and Relentless", ensuring every scholar has access to a quality instruction and opportunities they deserve.
Born and raised in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico, Nancy Jasso-Juarez moved to McKinney, Texas in 2002 at the start of her fifth-grade year. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with her bachelor's in Business Administration (Management focus) in 2014.
Before joining IDEA Public Schools, she has managed restaurants, gaining valuable experience in leadership and operations. Since starting with IDEA in 2019 as a regional receptionist, Ms. Jasso-Juarez has grown through several roles- including business clerk, before becoming Assistant Principal of Operations in 2022. She has since found her true passion in education and operations and is proud to be part of IDEA Edgecliff's school community, caring deeply for her students and their success.
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