Western Hills Elementary School
5th Grade
Ms. Ity Ponce
Hello! My name is Ity Ponce and I am a 2nd grade teacher at Western Hills Elementary. I graduated from University of Havana, Cuba with a Bachelor's Degree. I am super excited about getting to know all the students while we are learning some new things. My hobbies are swimming, traveling and watching movies and films.
Mr. Garcia
My name is Mr. Garcia and I was born and raised in the great state of Texas.
I grew up in a really small town in South Texas but have lived in the DFW area now for over 20 years.
I have been in education for 13 years (8 as teacher of record, 5 as ISS instructor).
I am looking forward to our students passing the STAAR while trying to have some fun in the process.
Mrs. Razavi
larrnecia.razavi@fwisd.org
Mrs. Razavi grew up in East Texas where her love for education began.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is
blessed with a beautiful 5-year-old son and husband who is also a teacher! Mrs.
Razavi is passionate about shaping and inspiring young minds and serves to
ensure every child is successful in school and in life.
Ms. Esmeralda Paredes
Esmeralda.paredes@fwisd.org
Hi and welcome to Western Hills Elementary! My name is Esmeralda Paredes and I am going to be your 5th Grade Teacher. I graduated from the University of Texas in Arlington with a bachelor's degree of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am excited about our journey together and look forward to seeing you grow as a 5th grader. My hobbies include running, photography, and shopping at Target.
Ms. Alhaddad
reham.alhaddad@fwisd.org
My name is Reham Alhaddad and. I am so excited to be teaching 5th grade this year! I graduated from J.U.S.T University with a bachelor’s degree in science and a master's degree in education from Wesleyan Texas University. My hobbies are travelling, cooking, gardening, and spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to working and growing together.