SAN ANTONIO - Independent School District

“I believe in what the district is trying to do.  That’s what makes me want to serve.” ~ Ted Guerra When Ted Guerra saw the new HVAC equipment at a recent Bond 2020 open ...

“I’m used to seeing Mr. Lozano lead in front of me and the rest of the students every day, but now I’m sitting next to him as a fellow musician. It’s a fun change.” ~ Ryan Ga...

“My time at SAISD taught me to develop my passions early... I will always be proud about my education and where I came from.”  -Juarez Elizarraraz You most likely will se...

“If we can impact one student on this bus, that would make it really worthwhile. It really would.” ~ Janie Guerra   At the start of each school day, the first person a s...

“My future career is a veterinarian, so I want to major in animal science. The classes here help me get to where I want to be.” ~ Zoe Gonzalez When Zoe Gonzalez heard abou...

"This is an opportunity that can really help you find something big. You gain a lot of experience just being here – more than you’ll learn from a class or what grades you get. You...

“They are transformed when they get dressed up. Something magical happens to them. Dancing helps a lot with their confidence." - Juanita Torres   As three dozen folklóri...

“We will help you in any way we can. That’s really how it is at Cotton. We just help people.” ~Giselle Martinez Since she was in second grade, Gisselle Martinez ...

“I hope to instill the same passion in the next generation.” ~ Ralph Gomez     Third grade teacher Ralph Gomez is passionate about STEM education, and he brings...

"The more volunteers you have, the more fun the kids have" - Rosie Cruz Sitting in the hallways of Burbank High School with volunteer Rosie Cruz gives you an immediate sen...

When Nikki Martinez walks down the hallways of Ogden Elementary with her principal cart, she occasionally hears a “Hi Mama!”   As both principal and parent to three of her own...

“I thought wow. She’s really a hero.” Sophia Varela    This Hispanic Heritage Month, Franklin Elementary student Sophia Varela had the opportunity of a lifetime. The fifth ...

"They all bring something special to my guidance lessons.”  Jeanette Zuniga   It's not unusual for students to feel shy with new classmates at the beginning of the school...

“I have loved every second of being in my lab and getting to begin my research.” Bella Gonzalez   It’s been a whirlwind summer for St. Philip’s Early College High School ...

"It's important to be a good reader just for yourself. For the inherent joy of reading." Janet Hester   Growing up in San Antonio, Janet Hester remembers her mother takin...

“I want to show people, especially those sixth graders I met in the fall, that these schools are not out of reach.” Sophia Ramirez   Every morning Sophia Ramirez would s...

“It’s reenergized me, and to be rewarded for all your hard work, that’s outstanding.” Jill Ruiz   For the past 22 years, Pre-K teacher Jill Ruiz has loved working at Pe...

“I get all my energy working with the children. It just feels super great.” Emma Vargas   Fraternal twins Emma and Sarah Vargas both want to be teachers, and they are es...

“We must be responsive to the needs of our students and their lived experiences.” ~ Maria Mengrone   Maria Mengrone grew up with challenges.    “We didn't have much. ...

"The books he is reading keep getting bigger and bigger." ~ Teacher Stella Tijerina    Douglass Elementary School fourth grader Dominik Sally loves to read. His favorite...