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Meet the QUEST teachers
1st & 2nd QUEST Teacher: Sandra Arce
Hello, I have been teaching for 19 years. This is my 5th year as a QUEST teacher for Weslaco ISD. I graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American in 2000 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts specializing in Graphic Design.
This year I will be servicing Silva, Gonzalez, and Ybarra Elementary.
Kinder & 3rd gr. QUEST teacher: Shelly Winston
A Little Bit About Mrs. Winston
- Born in Munich, Germany
- Raised in Ohio near Lake Erie
- Attended Bowling Green State University for my undergraduate degree and Texas A&M for my master's degree
- 33 years of teaching experience in Texas - 28 years in Weslaco
- Love animals - have 5 big dogs (4 of them are labs) and two cute cats
- Adore children and my children are all grown - 2 are working with dad's engineering firm, 1 is attending Judson College, 1 is in the Army and overseas
- Married to the love of my life
Favorite Things
- Walking on the beach
- Eating chocolate and nachos
- Colors - green and blue
- Traveling to new places
- Learning about history and science
- Sitting and reading
- Watching anything Science Fiction
4th/5th QUEST teacher: Letty Mata
Hi! This is my ninth year teaching at Weslaco ISD and my third year teaching QUEST. I graduated from The University of Texas-Pan American in December 2010 with a Bachelors degree in English and a minor in Film Studies.
I am currently the kinder, 4th & 5th grade QUEST teacher at Ybarra Elementary. I am also the 4th & 5th grade QUEST teacher at Rico Elementary, Silva Elementary, and Gonzalez Elementary.