Here to support even afterGraduation
Our vision at the SAISD Foundation is that every student and teacher thrives in SAISD public schools.
We fund a number of programs that support students in reaching their workforce and college goals after they leave our schools.
Resources
Postsecondary Navigators
SAISD graduating seniors and recent graduates have access to Postsecondary Navigators who help young alumni through all the steps in the college enrollment process throughout the year. They also advise and help when students transfer schools. If college is not part of your plan, Postsecondary Navigators help you connect to workforce or military programs. Find your navigator by looking for your high school below.
Andrew Cervantes
College Alumni Coordinator
Email: acervantes4@saisd.net
Phone: 210- 554-2456
Districtwide
Faith Byrne-Sharp
Email: fbyrne1@saisd.net
Phone: 832-247-2997
High Schools: Fox Tech, CAST Tech, CAST Med, ALA
Patty Carvajal
Email: pcarvajal@saisd.net
Phone: 210-310-9771
High Schools: Sam Houston, Highlands, Cooper, Travis ECHS
Anna Nieto
Email: amrozenski1@saisd.net
Phone: 210-763-7450
High Schools: Jefferson, St. Philip’s ECHS
Leticia Perales
Email: lperales@saisd.net
Phone: 210-317-0701
High Schools: Brackenridge, Healy Murphy
Astrid Toledo
Email: atoledo1@saisd.net
Phone: 210-560-0524
High Schools: Edison, Lanier, Estrada, YMLA
Additional Resources
Emergency Gap Funding
For students already enrolled in college, emergency gap awards might include replacing a computer, buying equipment that other students in the program already have, or booking a flight home from an out-of-state college/university for the holidays to see family. For students not yet in college, we help pay for housing deposits, enrollment, and orientation fees that are required before their financial aid package kicks in.
Scholarships
We continue raising funds for more scholarships each year, knowing they make a difference. SAISD Foundation scholarship awards range from support in one semester to 4 years. If you were awarded a scholarship, request your payment below.
College Ambassadors
Launched in the 2023-2024 school year, this program was created to help new SAISD college students feel a sense of belonging by connecting them with current college students who are also SAISD alumni. As these incoming freshmen—and now proud alumni—embark on their journey toward a bright future, this program aims to foster meaningful connections, build a supportive community and pave the way for their success in college and beyond.
Leslie Gonzalez
University of Texas at Austin
Miranda Liguez
University of Texas at Austin
Emily Garcia
Texas State University
Zeina Hijazi
University of Texas at San Antonio
Emily Palmer
University of Texas at San Antonio
Serina Zavala
University of Texas at San Antonio
Jazmin Perez
University of the Incarnate Word
Marissa Valadez
University of the Incarnate Word
Nezmari Cuellar
St. Mary’s University
Young Alumni Update
Jennifer Fuentes | Lanier High School, ’18
My dedicated SAISD educators served as my compass. They offered direction and guidance on a path of academic and lifelong success.
Santiago Hernandez | Jefferson High School, ’21
We feel education gave us a huge advantage in life, it helped us succeed in our careers, so we want to give students that opportunity.
Santiago Hernandez | Jefferson High School, ’21
It’s important to stay connected, if you went to SAISD schools; to be a mentor, contribute in any way you can so we can help students and families that are attending now, I think it is our responsibility and duty to do that.