Section I
Section I
About Weslaco High School
About Weslaco High School
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Principal: Mrs. Yvett Morales
Principal: Mrs. Yvett Morales
Demographics:
Enrollment: 2,702
504: 174
Special Education: 252
English Language Learners: 567
Gifted/Talented: 232
Economically Disadvantaged: 1,995
Migrant: 39
Role of the Professional School Counselor
Role of the Professional School Counselor
Weslaco HS Counseling Department
Weslaco HS Counseling Department
SCHOOL COUNSELOR'S ROLE ON CAMPUS
Weslaco High School academic counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all. As vital members of the leadership team, WHS counselors create a school culture for success. WHS counselors lead, advocate, and collaborate by connecting the counseling program to the WHS academic mission and improvement plan.
Weslaco High School Counseling Team
Leadership and Advocacy
The Weslaco High School counseling team works with all stakeholders; administrative team, staff, parents, and community members, to promote and advocate for student academic achievement and social-emotional needs. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) district-wide activities are led by the Counseling department, which offers numerous benefits for students and individuals of all ages to promote emotional awareness, better academic performance, and conflict resolution skills. By integrating SEL into education, the WHS counselors prepare students not just academically, but also nurture their compassion and resiliency to navigate life's challenges.
The Weslaco High School counseling team provides support to students and their families. Students and families can meet with an academic counselor, GEAR UP facilitator, social worker, and/or college and career specialist/advisor based on their individualized needs.
Weslaco High School Counseling Department
Convocation 2024
Supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness
Coundown to Zero: Recovering WHS Leavers
Recognizing our graduates at WHS
Celebrating Red Ribbon Week
Celebratory picture after a successful College Decision Day event!
Weslaco High School Counseling Team
Patricia Y. Gonzales
Counselor
Last Name: A - Chavez
M. Ed. Counseling and Guidance
University of Texas-Pan American
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Early Childhood, The University of Texas-Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12
Elementary Teacher: 11 years
High School Counselor: 18 years
Technology Committee; LPAC Committee
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Melinda Ortiz
Counselor
Last Name: Chuca - S. Garza
M. Ed. School Counseling, University of Texas-Pan American
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Mathematics, University of Texas-Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12
FCA Sponsor, Beautification Committee, Lead 504, Pre-Registration Coordinator
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Laura Garcia
Counselor
Last Name: T. Garza - C. Lopez
M.A. Clinical Psychology, University of Texas-Pan American
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University of Texas-Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12; Special Education EC-12
Middle School Special Ed Teacher: 6 years
Elementary Counselor: 1 year
High School Counselor: 17 years
FCA Sponsor
SBDM Committee
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Lisa Calderón
Counselor/Early College High School Counselor
Last Name: D. Lopez - D. Moreno
ECHS 9th: (A-J)
M. Ed. School Counseling, Lamar University
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Early Childhood, The University of Texas-Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, Generalist EC-4
Elementary teacher: 13 years
GEAR UP Facilitator: 3 years
High School Counselor: 4 years
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Michael Ledesma
Counselor
Last Name: E. Moreno - Rocha
M. Ed. Counseling & Guidance, The University of Texas Pan-American
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in History, The University of Texas Pan-American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12
High School Teacher: 13 years
High School Counselor: 9 years
Leadership Positions & Committee: Threat Assessment Team
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Jasmine Villa
Counselor
Last Name: Rodriguez - Uvalle
M.Ed. School Counseling, Lamar University
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Texas at Brownsville
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, ESL Generalist EC-6
Elementary Teacher: 6 years
GEAR UP Facilitator: 6 years
High School Counselor: 1 year
Leadership Positions and Committees: School and District Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Rosana Olivarez
Head Counselor
Last Name: V - Z
M. Ed. Counseling & Guidance, The University of Texas Pan-American
Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish, University of Texas-Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, Secondary English (6-12), English as a Second Language Supplemental(6-12)
Middle School Teacher: 5 years
Middle School Counselor : 4 years
High School Counselor: 12 Years
Head Counselor
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Martha Guerrero
Counselor
Early College HS:
M. S. Counseling & Guidance, Texas A&M University Kingsville
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in English, University of Texas Pan American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, English (6-12), English as a Second Language Supplamental (6-12)
High School Teacher: 13 year
High School Counselor: 10
Middle School Counselor: 1 year
Attendance Committee
Caridad Salinas
College Readiness Specialist
Principal Certification
M. Ed. Counseling & Guidance, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bilingual Elementary Education, The University of Texas Pan-American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, Generalist EC-4
Elementary Teacher: 3 years
High school Counselor: 14 years
College Readiness Specialist: 3 yrs
Leadership Positions and Committee: Admin team member, Academic Associate
Military Liaison
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Eunice L. Rico
College Readiness Advisor
M. Ed. Counseling & Guidance, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, bilingual elementary education, The University of Texas Pan-American
Certifications: School Counselor EC-12, Generalist EC-4
Elementary teacher: 4 years
High school counselor: 13 years
College Readiness Advisor: 1 year
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Perla Palomo
GEAR UP Facilitator
M. Ed. Reading and Early Childhood ELA, Grand Canyon University
B.S. Communication Science Disorders, Texas A&M- Kingsville
Certifications: 4-8 ELA, English as a Second Language 4-8
Middle school teacher: 7 years
GEAR UP facilitator: 4 years
Leadership Positions and committees: GEAR UP, school and district SEL, UIL coordinator
CREST Awardee 2023/2024
Elva Rey
Social Worker
Bachelor of Social Work, Pan American University
Social Worker 2014-present
Parent Specialist, 16 years
Middle School Migrant Secondary Specialist, 7 years
Leadership Positions & Committee: SBDM Chair, Threat Assessment Team, District Crisis Intervention Team, Courtesy Committee, Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) Committee
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