FORT WORTH — Dr. Karen Calvert Molina laughed at and embraced the possible title of educational detective to Fort Worth Independent School District’s issues. But Molina is ready to give the challenge board a chance.
“I love to solve problems, like figure out, like, there has to be a solution, you know, there has to be like, what are we missing?” Molina said.
The 27-year education veteran is serving her second tour as an interim superintendent for Fort Worth ISD. First, she stepped in at the request of the Board of Trustees following the departure of Kent Scribner, who helmed the district from 2015 to 2022.
Molinar became the interim leader until the trustees approved Dr. Angelica Ramsey the next month. Ramsey resigned in September. Her departure came with the flexibility to remain on the payroll as an ambassador of public relations with a hefty severance package and the ability to work for other school systems.
Molinar said her job is increasing test scores, re-engaging community and business partners, and reassuring parents. She’s risen from the classroom to school leadership to district governance. Molinar is taking the risk of vying for superintendent with some peer support.