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wELCOME TO WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
wELCOME TO WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
810 S. Pleasantview Dr. Weslaco, TX 78596
FOLLOW US @WEHSWildcats
School Principal: Dr. David Gamboa
The Mission of WEHS Is To Create In Each Student The Desire To:
Promote the qualities of a successful,
Responsible member of society,
Independently achieve life-long goals, and
Develop the skills required to
Excel in life.
Enrollment: 2,122
Population: 99.2% Hispanic /.8% White
Participate in CTE Program: 70.9%
ROLE OF A WEHS COUNSELOR:
The Weslaco East High School Counseling Team shares the role of the counselor with staff, students, and parents through ongoing communication, collaboration, and campus visibility. Counselors present at faculty meetings, lead advisory lessons, and provide newsletters that highlight academic, SEL, and CCMR (College, Career, & Military Readiness) initiatives. By partnering with teachers and families, they ensure that everyone understands the counselor’s role in supporting student success. Through classroom guidance, family engagement, and community partnerships, the counseling team promotes a shared commitment to fostering Wildcats’ academic achievement, emotional well-being, and postsecondary readiness.
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LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY:
At Weslaco East High School, the counseling team demonstrates leadership by collaborating with administrators, staff, and community organizations to support students’ academic, personal, and social-emotional growth. As advocates, they promote equitable access to counseling services and resources, providing guidance in areas such as Youth Mental Health First Aid, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Gifted and Talented (GT) services, and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR). Counselors lead initiatives like the Counseling Advisory Council (CAC), using stakeholder feedback to strengthen programs and address student needs, fostering a campus culture of inclusivity, achievement, and well-being for all Wildcats.
MEET OUR 2023 & 2024 CREST AWARD WINNING COUNSELING TEAM:
SUSANA AGUIRRE,
9th-12th: Early College HS
Email: suaguirre@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, University of Texas - Pan American
B.S. Computer Information Systems/Business Administration, University of Texas - Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC - 12, Secondary Business Composite 6 - 12, Secondary Spanish 6 - 12, Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: Dual Credit Summer School Counselor, STC Dual Credit Assistant Coordinator, HOBY School Representative, 504 Team Member, LPAC Team Member, Leaver Committee
Professional Membership: TSTA
MARIA FLORES,
9th-12th: College, Career, & Military Readiness Specialist
Email: maflores@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, Our Lady of the Lake University
B. A. Spanish, University of Texas - Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, English 8-12, ESL Endorsed, Principal EC-12, Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: STC Dual Credit Co-Lead, Scholarship Lead, Financial Aid Lead, ACT/TSIA/PSAT/ASVAB Testing Coordinator, Military Liaison, SEL Campus Counselor Lead, Hospitality Committee, SEL District Committee, Effective Advising Framework District Committee Member, District CCMR Steering Committee Member, and District Advisory Council
Professional Membership: ATPE, South Texas School Counseling Association, Texas Counseling Association
OLGA LISA GARZA,
Head Counselor
9th-12th: A-B
Email: olgarza@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, University of Texas - Pan American
B.A. English- UT-Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor PK - 12, Special Education Counselor PK -12, Secondary Generic Special Education 6 - 12, Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: Head Counselor, Summer School Counselor, NCAA/NAIA Lead, Upward Bound Math and Science Lead, Graduation Lead, Honors Assembly Lead, Campus Military Liaison, LPAC Committee, 504 Committee, Leaver Committee, and 2024 District Counselor of the Year
Professional Membership: National Board for Certified Counselors, Texas Counseling Association
SANDRA GONZALEZ
9th-12th: C- B.Garcia
Email: sagonzalez@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, University of Texas - Pan American
B. A. Interdisciplinary Studies- University of Texas - Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC - 12,
Elementary EC-4, Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: LPAC Committee, 504 Committee, and Leaver Committee
Professional Membership: ATPE
ESTRELLA MEDINA,
9th-12th: O.Perez - Tanguma
Email: esmedina@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, Our Lady of the Lake University
B. S. Mathematics, University of Texas-Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC - 12, Mathematics 8 - 12, English as a Second Language Supplemental 8 - 12, Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: LPAC Lead Counselor, Stronger Connections Grant Committee, 504 Committee, and Leaver Committee
Professional Membership: ATPE, Texas Counseling Association
TRACY OCANAS,
9th - 12th Tellez-Z
9th Early College High School
Email: tocanas@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling,
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
B. A. Arts , University of Texas - Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC - 12, EC-4 Elementary Bilingual Certification, Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: SEL Committee, Leaver Committee
Professional Membership: ATPE
NANCY ORTIZ,
9th-12th: O. Lopez - N. Perez
Email: nortiz@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, University of Texas - Pan American
B. S. Mathematics, University of Texas - Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC - 12, Mathematics 8 - 12 ,Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: LPAC Committee, SBDM Lead Counselor, Department News Media Lead, 504 Committee, Leaver Committee, Hospitality Committee, and Boys State and Girls State School Representative
Professional Membership: ATPE, Texas Counseling Association
ANNA RAMOS,
9th-12th: C. Garcia - N. Lopez.
Email: agramos@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, University of Texas - Pan American
B. A. Arts and Humanities, University of Texas - Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC - 12, Languages Other Than English - Spanish EC - 12, Youth Mental Health First Aid, GT - Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: HOBY School Representative, SEL Committee, LPAC Committee, 504 Committee
Professional Membership: ASCA
STAFF SUPPORTING OUR WESLACO EAST COUNSELING TEAM:
CRISTINA ZAVALA, LPC-S
Email: crzavala@wisd.us
Degrees: M. S. Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Texas - Pan American
B. A. Psychology, Texas A&M University-College Station
Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality Certified, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified, Cognitive Processing Therapy Certified, Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder Certified, ANSA Certified, Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
Leadership Positions & Committees: SEL Committee, Stronger Connections Grant Lead
Professional Membership: (ACA) American Counseling Association, HPSO
NELDA TORRES, Social Worker
Email: netorres@wisd.us
Degrees: B.A. Social Work, University of Texas - Pan American
B. A. Arts and Humanities, University of Texas - Pan American
Leadership Positions & Committees: SEL Committee, SBDM Committee, Campus Military Liaison, WEHS Leaver Team Lead
IRENE PEREZ, MS-HS: College, Career and Military Readiness Advisor
Email: irperez@wisd.us
Degrees: M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling, University of Texas - Pan American B. I. S. Bilingual Education, University of Texas - Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC - 12, Elementary Bilingual/ESL 1-8, Elementary Self Contain 1-8, Principal EC-12, Special Education EC-12, Youth Mental Health First Aid , GT-Counselor Certification
Leadership Positions & Committees: District CCMR Steering Committee Member, SEL Committee
Professional Membership: ATPE
OUR "MEET THE COUNSELOR" APPROACH
Advisory Lesson: At Weslaco East High School, students are introduced to their counseling team through a “Meet the Counselor” advisory lesson implemented on the first Wednesday of the school year. This interactive lesson helps students learn who their counselors are, how to request support, and where to find resources such as academic planning, CCMR information, and social-emotional services. The activity builds early connections and ensures all Wildcats know how to access their counselor from day one.
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