SAN ANTONIO - Independent School District

"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 sense o...

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 c...

“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 grad...

"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...

“I love kids, you know? This is what I’m here for.” ~ Officer Martin Rosa   W.C. Fields once famously said actors shouldn’t work with kids or animals because they alway...

“They are my friends, so that makes them my family.” ~ Katarina Longoria   Let’s establish this from the start: some high school students DO think math is cool.   ...

The Narvaez family wore “It Takes a Village” t-shirts.  Wilson Elementary staff shirts read “We are the Village.” Juan and Rosa Narvaez don’t have to wait until Dec. 25 t...

“As a mom, you love it when teachers love your kids as much as you do. It makes your heart happy.” ~ Jennifer Osife, Dakota’s mother Travis Early College High School ...

"I got the part. I’ll be representing where I grew up and live.” ~ Benjamin Mendez   Highlands junior Benjamin Mendez has a lot to be thankful for this year. The trombone pl...

“Over the years, I’ve had opportunities to go somewhere else, but I’ve never had the urge to leave.” ~ Robert Moszee   In 31 years at Harris Middle School, Robert M...

“Irving is a place where teachers help us be creative. It makes me happy that we are learning new stuff and getting smarter here every day.” ~ Bryssa Sauz   Thirteen-yea...

“If they have a passion, I want to let them know that they can do it. They’re all our kids so it's just spreading the wealth and letting our students know that they can dance ...

“Seeing my aunts and great aunts, great grandpa, great grandmas on that wall, inspire me to do my best every day.” ~ Raishaun Conaway   When you walk into the Young ...