My name is Irma Casarez. I graduated from Texas Wesleyan University. I have a B.A. Degree in Education. I have over 20 years of teaching experience as a Bilingual teacher. I have taught 2^nd and 4^th grade and now I really enjoy working with 1^st graders. I have been teaching at Rufino Mendoza Sr. Elementary School for 20 years. I’m married and we love going to the movies, walking and spending time with our families and friends. I am proud to serve and live in this community.

I'm a 1st Grade Teacher at Rufino Mendoza Elementary. I have really enjoyed working here for over 10 years.  I recieved my Bachlor of Science degree in Multidiciplinary Studies from Texas Tech University.  I have over 10 years of experience as a classroom teacher.  I have two wonderful daughters, and I'm also a grandmother.

Hello, my name is Jessica Gutierrez.  This is my first year teaching 4th Grade English Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Health.  I've been working with the FWISD since 2011, as a pyramid substitute for the North Side.  I was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX, graduated from Arlington Heights HS, and received my bachelors degree in Communications in Radio, Television, and Film from the University of Texas at Austin - Hook 'Em Horns!  I love and enjoy my church, politics, and education, and I hope that our classroom this year will produce some of the finest students Rufino Mendoza Sr. Elementary has every seen!! :-)

My name is Concepcion Nava. I graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Education, Early Childhood- 6th grade.  I have been working in FWISD for 10 years. This is my 5^th year at Rufino Mendoza as a Bilingual teacher. I have taught 2^nd grade for three years and 1^st grade for two years, which I so enjoy.  I am married and I have two boys. I love musical boxes, to draw, do crafts, watch movies and spend time with my husband and boys. 

My name is Lillibette Quiñones. I’m from Puerto Rico. I have been in Texas for more than 10 years. I graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. I have certifications in Early Childhood and Bilingual Education. I’ve taught PK and 12^th grade, but 1^st grade is my passion. I am married and have a daughter. I enjoy teaching, going to the movies, scrap booking, golfing and spending time with family and friends.