Alice Contreras Elementary School
Administration
Principal
Michael Heick
Mr. Michael Heick brings over 17 years of dedicated service to Fort Worth ISD. Throughout his career, he has worn many hats—serving as an English Language Arts and Math teacher, an Instructional Coach, and an Assistant Principal. His diverse experience in education reflects his deep commitment to student growth and academic excellence.
Mr. Heick holds a bachelor's degree from Montana State University and a master's degree from Texas Tech University. He is passionate about helping students exceed their own expectations and believes in the power of education to transform lives.
Outside of school, Mr. Heick enjoys spending time with his daughter, outdoor activities, and values the importance of family and community in shaping a supportive learning environment.
Assistant Principal
Benjamin Perez
My name is Benjamin Perez. It is an honor to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal at Alice D. Contreras. This is a profound honor and one I do not take lightly. You all have worked so hard to build up the campus, and I seek to work alongside you in continuing your greatness.
I arrive at Alice D. Contreras as an elementary educator with a total of 24 years of experience. I have been the Library Media Specialist at Rufino Mendoza Elementary for 16 years. While there I supported the campus in various leadership roles which I believe have prepared me to now join the Alice Contreras family as the Assistant Principal.
I believe one of my strengths is working with the parents and the community of a campus. This is a role I relished in fulfilling during my time at Rufino Mendoza. I look forward to meeting you all in assisting the growth of your students, as well as the surrounding community. With your support and assistance, I don’t believe there is any accomplishment we can’t reach!
My philosophy of leadership is one based on my faith, as I believe I was called to be a servant leader in all areas of my life. I have served the students, faculty, staff, and community of Rufino Mendoza Elementary during my time there, and look to continue this at Contreras. I believe by serving others and developing trust, one is better able to lead through increased understanding and awareness.
My vision for the campus is to continue its upward trajectory and not rest until we have earned all the state’s academic success ratings. Beyond this, I look forward to working with all stakeholders within the Alice Contreras community. Everyone’s assistance is needed to ensure our students are career and college ready.
In closing, please know that my door is always open, and I look forward to building new relationships with the Alice D. Contreras community to ensure the school continues to build on its many successes.
Thank you!
Benjamin Perez
Mi nombre es Benjamín Pérez. Es un honor presentarme como el nuevo subdirector de Alice D. Contreras. Este es un honor profundo y uno que no tomo a la ligera. Todos ustedes han trabajado muy duro para construir el campus y busco trabajar junto a ustedes para continuar con su grandeza.
Llego a Alice D. Contreras como educador de primaria con un total de 24 años de experiencia. He sido especialista en medios de la biblioteca en la escuela primaria Rufino Mendoza durante 16 años. Mientras estuve allí, apoyé al campus en varios roles de liderazgo que creo que me han preparado para unirme ahora a la familia Alice Contreras como subdirector.
Creo que una de mis fortalezas es trabajar con los padres y la comunidad de un campus. Este es un rol que disfruté cumplir durante mi tiempo en Rufino Mendoza. Espero conocerlos a todos para ayudar al crecimiento de sus estudiantes, así como a la comunidad circundante. ¡Con su apoyo y asistencia, no creo que haya ningún logro que no podamos alcanzar!
Mi filosofía de liderazgo se basa en mi fe, ya que creo que fui llamado a ser un líder servidor en todas las áreas de mi vida. He servido a los estudiantes, la facultad, el personal y la comunidad de la Escuela Primaria Rufino Mendoza durante mi tiempo allí, y espero continuar con esto en Contreras. Creo que al servir a los demás y desarrollar la confianza, uno es más capaz de liderar a través de una mayor comprensión y conciencia.
Mi visión para el campus es continuar su trayectoria ascendente y no descansar hasta que hayamos obtenido todas las calificaciones de éxito académico del estado. Más allá de esto, espero trabajar con todas las partes interesadas dentro de la comunidad de Alice Contreras. Se necesita la ayuda de todos para garantizar que nuestros estudiantes estén preparados para la carrera y la universidad.
Para terminar, tenga en cuenta que mi puerta siempre está abierta y espero construir nuevas relaciones con la comunidad de Alice D.
Contreras para asegurar que la escuela continúe construyendo sobre sus muchos éxitos.
¡Gracias!
Benjamín Pérez
