Gabriela Maldonado earned her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas Woman’s University in 2016. She is a proud product of Dallas ISD. The outstanding teachers and mentors that she has had inspired her to be the compassionate person she is. She completed her student teaching here at Walnut Hill Elementary and learned a lot from the great Distinguished Teacher mentors here at the campus.  She is very excited to be part of the Walnut Hill team this year. She is married to Cristian and has a daughter and a son whom she loves very much. She enjoys teaching and will continue to learn about education from her experiences. She loves to travel with her family.

Ms. Alvarez started working for DISD in 2012. Started as an attendance clerk at Florence Middle School and worked her way up to Data Controller. Graduated from Seagoville High School and went to El Centro College to become a nurse. Shortly after, she became a mother and is now a mother of 2. Loves to spend time with family and friends. 

Ms. Jasso was born in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, came to the United States 21 years ago, and went to DISD schools from 5th grade to 12th grade, graduating from Molina High School. She has been working as a Teacher Assistant for DISD for nine years. She has been supporting students who need extra support to complete tasks. She has been teaching students Folklorico.  She is married to Salvador and has two children who are currently attending WHILA. She loves to travel and loves spending time with friends and family. She is very excited to be part of WHILA this year.