Hello!  My name is Imelda Valencia-Gutierrez

I am originally from Corpus Christi, Tx and love living in Houston!  I come from a long line of educators and consider myself an eternal student due to my love of learning.  I am passionate about learning and do my best to share my passion with my students.  I received my B.A. in Anthropology and B.F.A. in Art with a minor in Art History from the University of Texas in San Antonio.  I received my Masters in  Curriculum and Instruction in Art Education from the University of Houston.  In my free time, I love to spend time with my husband and three pets,  explore different cuisines,  and love to jog at the park!  Most weekends if I am not working on my own artwork I am usually burning the dance floor at various salsa dancing events in the Houston area!

This is my 7th year at Quail Valley Middle school and I am teaching Art II, and III.  You will probably see my student's artwork on the walls of QVMS but also representing the school in various art competitions.  I look forward to another wonderful year at QVMS!