Kassandra Contreras

Science Teacher 🔬🔭🥼🧪 University of Texas at Arlington Alumni 🎓

[Sarah Hafley-Mendoza @MendozaMoments]

Thank you so much @DallasISDSupt I’m absolutely honored to serve our Kiest Team, All Stars, families & community! ❤️
We are making a deep IMPACT BEYOND the classroom! ✨
Launching — LEADERS! 🚀
@EJKiestDISD
@baverticalteam
@Region5_DISD

[Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde @DallasISDSupt]

Sarah is a proud mom of three and loves spending time outdoors with her family, especially going on adventures together around Texas.

[Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School @EJKiestDISD]

Debate, Soccer Practice, and Saturday School?! WE ARE SO BACK! The time is NOW for our All Stars to shine bright! A huge thank you to our teachers for creating an impact in and out of the classroom! 🔥 @MendozaMoments @baverticalteam @Region5_DISD @N_Bernardino

[Sarah Hafley-Mendoza @MendozaMoments]

Advancing to STATE!! Waaay to goooo @EJKiestDISD DI Team!
From your creative props, skit, and outfits - I was genuinely impressed! Thank you for making me laugh multiple times! THANK YOU Coach @KassContreras97 for your IMPACT BEYOND the classroom! State here we come!!! 🌟❤️🏆

[Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School @EJKiestDISD]

Our DI Team competed in the DI competition a couple weeks ago and 🥁🥁 WE RECEIVED 1ST PLACE AND ARE MOVING ON TO STATE! We are so proud of our DI Team and our coach, Ms. Contreras, for their dedication to their amazing skit! @MendozaMoments @baverticalteam @Region5_DISD

[Julio Mendez @__mrmendez]

Hey, that’s me! I’m so honored to be chosen as the Teacher of the Month! 🥹
This year has been beyond amazing and I’m truly happy to be apart of the All Star team! #WeAreKiest!

[Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School @EJKiestDISD]

Yesterday, we welcomed the All Star Team to the 25-26 school year! Coffee, a motivational speaker, and a baked potato bar?! Kiest is truly the place to be! A huge thank you to @unitedtolearn for the surprise! We are truly thankful for your partnership! #TimeToShine 🌟

[Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School @EJKiestDISD]

Check out our newest All-Star, Ms. Sims! Ms. Sims is facilitating the first Specialized Academy, where staff will gain hands-on training in classroom setup, behavior management, GoalBook and TeachTown, and leave with ready-to-use resources! Way to go Ms. Sims! #LeadingWithLight

[Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School @EJKiestDISD]

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Hafley-Mendoza as the new Principal of Kiest Elementary! She is ready to lead us with light to ensure our Kiest All-Stars shine BRIGHT! #AllStars @MendozaMoments @baverticalteam @N_Bernardino @DallasISDSupt

[Kassandra Contreras @KassContreras97]

@amandabb__ Help me give my students a document camera, folding wagon, mini projector, and some snazzy bulletin board borders to help us teach, tote, project, and decorate our way to a brighter, more fun-filled classroom! https://t.co/FItDviqWHn

[Kassandra Contreras @KassContreras97]

@Fortnite Help me give my students a document camera, folding wagon, mini projector, and some snazzy bulletin board borders to help us teach, tote, project, and decorate our way to a brighter, more fun-filled classroom! https://t.co/FItDviqWHn

[Kassandra Contreras @KassContreras97]

@SabrinaAnnLynn Help me give my students a document camera, folding wagon, mini projector, and some snazzy bulletin board borders to help us teach, tote, project, and decorate our way to a brighter, more fun-filled classroom! https://t.co/FItDviqWHn

[San Jacinto Elementary School @SanJacintoJets]

We did say that the “move” this year was to #LevelUp 👀 Yesterday, our 3-5 Chess Team competed in the Chess Tournament and brought home the bronze, silver, and gold medals! We are so proud of our Jets! Thank you Ms. Contreras and Ms. Gomez for doing this for our students!

[San Jacinto Elementary School @SanJacintoJets]

CILT Leadership Team 2024-2025!
Learning & leading - let’s gooooo
GAME ON! LEVEL UP! ✨
@Steps2Samuell
@_HectorMartinez
@MendozaMoments
@JessieHelms
@TeamDallasISD
@MelissaDos4736
@SimsShalun93125
@MrsNolan_Rocks
@Ricardo_Ponte1
@__mrmendez
@KassContreras97

[San Jacinto Elementary School @SanJacintoJets]

Hey! We know her! That’s our Principal! We are beyond grateful to have Mrs. Mendoza leading us every day! She is the TRUE #SJChangeMaker! @MendozaMoments @Steps2Samuell @_HectorMartinez

[Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde @DallasISDSupt]

Principal Mendoza was the first in her family to graduate from college!

[Sarah Hafley-Mendoza @MendozaMoments]

💖 The expressions on our Jets faces makes my heart burst! @kasscontreras97 You consistently bring Science to life through hands on experiments! We appreciate you helping our Jets Reach for the Stars!👩🏻‍🔬

[San Jacinto Elementary School @SanJacintoJets]

Check out our 5th grade Jets! Today, they worked on their Science Fair Projects and we are already blown away! Shoutout to Ms. Contreras for always letting our Jets creativity flow! Way to #ReachForTheStars 💫
@MendozaMoments @Steps2Samuell @_HectorMartinez @disdstemmath

[San Jacinto Elementary School @SanJacintoJets]

The votes are in and our January Teacher and Staff Member of the Month is... 🥁
Mr. Mendez and Ms. Gonzalez! This duo goes above and beyond for our students and community in everything they do! Congratulations you two! 🎉
@Steps2Samuell @_HectorMartinez @Region2DISD

[San Jacinto Elementary School @SanJacintoJets]

AMAZING things are happening at San Jacinto! Look at these amazing 5th graders Ecosystems projects! They have worked so hard and the end result was WOW 🤩
Great job 5th Graders and Ms. Contreras! Y’all are true #SJChangeMakers! @Steps2Samuell @_HectorMartinez @Region2DISD