Mrs. Velma Soliz earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Houston and has been influencing the lives of young people for seventeen years. She is state-certified in Physical Education in grades K-12. 

Her love of physical activity is also evident outside the classroom. She enjoys running, tennis, and riding motorcycles. She was drawn to Catholic education by a love of how Catholic values and spirituality are incorporated into all aspects of student education.

She enjoys reading mystery novels and non-fiction as well as collecting pins and coins. Her husband is retired from Exxon, and they enjoy spending time with their daughter and son-in-law, who are both attorneys.