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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. We train 80,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. We train 80,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life.
welcome!
welcome!
Welcome students and parents!
Welcome students and parents!
We are so excited to spend another year with you at West Mesquite High School!
We wanted to thank all our AVID families for taking the time to read all the great things our students are doing at West Mesquite High School School!
As always, we are here to help students be the most successful they can be. If you ever need to reach us, please do not hesitate! We cannot wait to see the fantastic things we'll accomplish this year!
Best,
Mrs. Contreras (9th grade) - pcontreras@mesquiteisd.org
Mrs. May (10th &11th grade) - awhetstine@mesquiteisd.org
Mrs. Norris (12th grade) - cnorris3@mesquiteisd.org
Meet the AVID Teachers!
Meet the AVID Teachers!
AVID Coordinator & Freshmen Elective Teacher
AVID Coordinator & Freshmen Elective Teacher
Howdy! My name is Patricia Contreras. This is my fifth year as an AVID coordinator and my 13th year at West Mesquite HS. Previously, I taught Chemistry. Currently, I teach the PAL and AVID.
I graduated from Texas A&M University with my Bachelors in Science and Masters in Curriculum & Instruction.
Sophomore & Junior Elective Teacher
Sophomore & Junior Elective Teacher
Hi y’all! My name is Anissa May and I’m the sophomore & junior AVID teacher and the head of the Theatre Dept here at West. I’ve taught in Mesquite for 20 years and I love being a Wrangler.
I graduated with a BFA in theatre from Tarleton State University and I received my Master's degree in Education from Texas A&M Commerce.
Senior Elective Teacher
Senior Elective Teacher
Hey y'all! My name is Claire Norris and I have been teaching for 4 years all at West. As an AVID teacher, I am always learning new things and experiencing how AVID impacts students. It truly is incredible! I also teach Advanced World History. My favorite thing about history is learning about the powerful women who have impacted world history.
I graduated from Texas A&M University - Commerce with a Bachelors in Business Administration, Management.
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