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Alumni
What's Your 20? SAISD Alumni
Whether it’s been 20 years, 20 months, or even 20 days until graduation, we want to hear your story.
No matter how long it’s been, you are part of this legacy.
Remember walking the halls of your SAISD high school?
The teachers who believed in you. The friendships that supported you. The experiences that shaped you.
Now, as the SAISD Foundation celebrates 20 years of impact, we’re calling on our SAISD alumni to show where life has taken them.
Join the SAISD Wall of Honor
✔ Give $20 to support today’s students
✔ Share a life update
✔ Send 1 photo (then or now!)
Your $20 gift helps create opportunities for the next generation of SAISD students—from classroom resources to college and career readiness programs.
It’s a simple way to give back to the place where you built your foundation.
Share Your 20 & Join the Wall!
Click your high school button to make your donation and join the wall.
Meet Members of Our Alumni Professional Network (APN)
Join the SAISD Wall of Honor
Join the SAISD Alumni Professional Network!
Reconnect with your roots, support SAISD students, and explore exciting programs like Agricultural Sciences, P-TECH, and Mariachi. As an APN member, you’ll gain advocacy skills, connect with fellow alumni, and enjoy exclusive perks—including a complimentary ticket to “Partee on the Patio,” an invite to our Board social, and VIP seating at the SAISD Mariachi Showcase.
Ready to give back? Apply now—spots are limited! Notifications go out March 7 & 14.
Additional Members
Audrey Rivera
Jesse Garza
Priscilla Contreras
David McManus
Bernadette Martínez
Julian Flores
Geremy Landin
Veronica Oviedo
Ruben Prieto
Bryan Garcia
Dona Kotzur
Raymond Medina
Osvaldo Charles
Lisa Araiza
Michael Washington
Joshua Scott
Alberto Santillana
Kimberly Garcia
Dulce Abundis
Here's how YOU can get involved.
- Donate to Your High School’s Education Fund - Click on your alma mater above to help fund scholarships, classroom grants, and student programs directly benefiting students at your alma mater.
- Become a Monthly Donor - Make a lasting impact by setting up a recurring monthly donation to the SAISD Foundation. Your ongoing support provides essential resources for students and teachers throughout the district.
- Mentor a Student - Join the SAISD Remote Mentor program and help guide current students through their college journeys.
- Advocate for Public Schools – Use your voice to support education in our community. Join the Alumni Network to Give back to the school and community that shaped you while building meaningful connections with students, teachers, and alumni.
- Celebrate Your SAISD Pride on LinkedIn - Highlight where your journey began by adding your SAISD high school to your LinkedIn profile. Once you’ve updated your profile, we’d love to see you share it in a post. When you do this, you not only share the story of your own unique path to inspire current SAISD students to dream about theirs and other alumni to add their high school.
Share personal and professional news and/or your alumni story. These posts will be public on the SAISD Foundation website/social pages.
ALUMNI WALL OF HONOR
Edison 2002 Cristian & 2005 Bernadette Martinez
We are celebrating ten years of marriage with our children, Noah and Mia, while balancing Bernadette’s career in Human Resources and Cristian’s milestone of launching his own business, El Jefe Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC.
Fox Tech 2001 Brenda Cervantes Sanchez
I am an experienced marketing leader who currently serves as the Executive Brand & Outreach Program Manager for the Office of the President & CEO at CPS Energy.
Lanier 2005 RJ Sanchez
RJ serves in the U.S. Army National Guard, and manages camps and tournaments for the San Antonio Spurs Sports Academy. He feels the foundation built in our schools helped shape who he is today. Voks Never Say Die!
Highlands 1987 Bonnye Cavazos
I loved my time at HHS and will always remember the fun and friendships. Go Owls!
Sam Houston 1995 Crystal Darden
I’m grateful for every teacher who poured into me, every lesson that challenged me, and every experience that helped me grow. As I move forward in life, I carry the lessons and memories with me. I hope to continue making my school proud and to always represent what it stands for.
Jefferson 1999 Desiree Serna Martinez
Dr. Desiree Serna Martinez is the founder of Philanthropic and Public Relations LLC. She taught in higher education, has written for San Antonio Monthly Magazine, and is currently authoring her first book. She is raising four children in SAISD.
Tiffany Grant Brackenridge 1996
I am a proud SAISD Alum, proud former SAISD Chief of Staff, proud former SAISD Foundation Board Member and a current mentor to a current Brackenridge Eagle/Texas A&M Aggie! I will always cheer for SAISD and our students and will give back whenever and however I can!
Jefferson 1988 Elaine De Los Santos
I am a proud class of 1988 Jefferson alumni. I cherish all the great memories at our beautiful school and love supporting the SAISD Foundation.
Sam Houston 2001 Melissa Barnes
I graduated from Texas Southern University, where I was a member of the amazing Ocean of Soul Marching Band because of the mighty Cherokee Band. I continued my education at Lamar University, where I earned my Masters degree.
Fox Tech 2000 Silvia Gamon
Jefferson 1977 Jennifer Johnson
Helping out the school to thank them for their accomplishments during Fiesta!
Fox Tech 2002 Jennifer Herrera
Achieved my dream career as an Archaeologist
Jefferson 1975 Helen Trodlier
I moved back home to San Antonio in 2018 after living in Houston. I'm glad to be back in my hometown!
Jefferson 1986 Ed Garza
Currently serving on the San Antonio ISD School Board
Highlands 1987 Robert Hernandez
SAISD and Highlands High School set me up for success. I count myself blessed graduating from Highlands High School.
Fox Tech 2001 Griselda Cepeda Barrera
Sam Houston 2001 Andrea Thompson-Powell
I serve as a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in the DFW area, providing free counseling services to children and families, often in schools that remind me of the place that first taught me the meaning of home and community.
Sam Houston 2001 Dr. Aisha Woods
I attended SAISD schools from K-12 and I have amazing memories, stories and experiences! Field trips at Pfeiffer, school dances at Davis, and football/basketball games and pep rallies at Sam were the absolute best. It is an honor to give back to the district that gave me so much!
Sam Houston 2001 Kevin Shandy
I am a proud Alumni of the greatest High School in San Antonio! Cherokees Baby!!!
Fox Tech 2001 Josefina Andrade
Graduated top 10% of class from Fox Tech and now finishing my MBA program at Texas A&M San Antonio. I came from so many obstacles and now here I am paying it forward. I’m so proud to say I’m about to receive my 3rd degree.