Meet Our Board

Our Board of Directors is made up of a dedicated group of hard-working individuals who truly support the foundation's mission and NISD students and teachers. Education Advisory Board is comprised of key educational leaders, including the current NISD Superintendent, an elected member of the NISD Board of Trustees, and three distinguished appointees selected by the Superintendent. Together, this dynamic group provides valuable guidance, strategic insights, and expertise to help shape the direction and success of Northside Independent School District.

Executive Committee

Lilia Gibson President

Lilia Gibson
President

Emily Persyn Past President

Emily Persyn
Past President

Col. Larry Romo, USAF, Ret. Vice President-Administration

Col. Larry Romo, USAF, Ret.
Vice President-Administration 

Ramiro Rabadan Vice President-Communications

Ramiro Rabadan
Vice President-Communications

Melissa Jourdan Vice President-Development

Melissa Jourdan
Vice President-Development

Richard Delgado, Jr. Vice President-Programs

Richard Delgado, Jr.
Vice President-Programs

Vaughn Bomberger Treasurer

Vaughn Bomberger
Treasurer

Jerry Lammers Secretary

Jerry Lammers
Secretary

Board of Directors

Cassy Brandenburgh

Cassy Brandenburgh

Mariana Castillo

Mariana Castillo

Wade Cleary

Wade Cleary

Christopher Clements

Christopher Clements

Joe Luna

Joe Luna

Tim Martin

Tim Martin

Cathy Naiser

Cathy Naiser

David Puente

David Puente

Gabriela Rodriguez

Gabriela Rodriguez

John Muniz

John Muniz

Keyhla Calderon Lugo

Keyhla Calderon Lugo

Dr. Brian T. Woods

Dr. Brian T. Woods

Directors Emeritus

George Block

George Block

John Folks, Ed.D.

John Folks, Ed.D.

Dave Gannon

Dave Gannon

Merry Raba

Merry Raba

Ed Rawlinson

Ed Rawlinson

Arthur Reyna

Arthur Reyna

Education Advisory Committee

The NEF Education Advisory Board is comprised of key educational leaders, including the current NISD Superintendent, an elected member of the NISD Board of Trustees, and three distinguished appointees selected by the Superintendent. Together, this dynamic group provides valuable guidance, strategic insights, and expertise to help shape the direction and success of Northside Independent School District.

Dr. John M. Craft Superintendent

Dr. John M. Craft
Superintendent

Dr. Karla Duran Trustee

Dr. Karla Duran
Trustee

Gracie Espinoza Principal

Gracie Espinoza
Principal

Dr. Mark Lopez Principal

Dr. Mark Lopez
Principal

Margaret Bray Principal

Margaret Bray
Principal

Northside Education Foundation

6632 Bandera Rd., Bldg. A
San Antonio, TX 78238
210-397-8599
[email protected]

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.   Monday - Friday