SAN ANTONIO - Independent School District

“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 folklórico stud...

“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 wat...

“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 a love for rob...

"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 ...

“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 Sc...

"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 ...

“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 wo...

“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 ...

“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 a...

“We must be responsive to the needs of our students and their lived experiences.” ~ Maria Mengrone Maria Mengrone grew up with challenges. “We did...

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

“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 ...

“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....

“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 trombo...

“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, Rob...