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Bond Year:

School Mascot: Bulldog

School colors: Royal Blue, Gold

Mission Statement:
"Transform the classroom experience to enrich the learning environment."

Our Vision:
"Our students are inspired, empowered, and prepared for the future."

Core Beliefs:
--Each student deserves a quality education which honors their voice and prepares them to engage, contribute, and succeed.
--Students’ health, safety, engagement, challenge, and support is directly linked to their academic achievement and future success.
--Meaningful relationships among students, families, educators, and the community are vital to student success.

Kathleen Cuevas, Principal of Pease Middle School
Kathleen Cuevas - Principal
Hello, my name is Kathleen Cuevas and I am honored to serve as the Principal at E. M. Pease MS. This is the fourth year that I have been blessed to lead and serve the community. I know with collaboration, communication, and a belief in the staff, students, and families we will accomplish great things! This is the start of my 15th year in education of which 14 have been in Northside. I have served the Northside community as a teacher, department coordinator, Special Education Area Coordinator, Special Education Assistant Director for Middle School, Academic Dean, and now Principal. I hold a Bachelor and Master's degree in Human Resource Management respectively from Hawaii Pacific and Webster Universities. I strongly believe that by proficiently executing the basics and expanding on them as new skills and knowledge are obtained, we will raise the level of preparedness for students entering this diverse world. I am supported by my husband of 28 years, two daughters that graduated from Northside schools, my grandson and family. Education is the family business and I'm proud to carry on the tradition.
Lynda DeSutter, Associate Principal of Pease Middle School
Lynda DeSutter - Associate Principal

The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 210-397-2950.

The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 210-397-2950.
I am Lynda DeSutter, the proud Associate Principal at Pease Middle School. 2025/2026 will mark my 30th year in Education - what an honor! Prior to serving as Associate Principal, I proudly served as the Assistant Principal and Administrative Intern at Pease Middle School - what a privilege to be at Pease for 19 years! Prior to Pease, I was the Science Coordinator at Northside's Chavez Excel Academy for 5 years.

Originally, I am from the Rio Grande Valley, where I taught Middle School Science at McAllen ISD (4 years) and Rio Grande City ISD (2 years). I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry from UTPA in Edinburg and a Master's in Educational Leadership from UTSA - Go Roadrunners!
My husband Tyson and I are from McAllen TX and have been happily married since 2004. We have known each other since Middle School :) We have two wonderful sons, Tyson II and Parker. They both proudly attend Northside schools.
This is Bulldog Nation! I invite you to join our Pease Family as a Volunteer and/or Mentor. Call me today and sign up! 210-397-2950
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  • Tanya Alanis
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    Tanya Alanis
    Academic Dean

    Greetings! My name is Tanya Alanis and I am excited to serve as the Academic Dean here at E.M. Pease Middle School. During my 11 years with Northside, I have been a 5th grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, 8th grade ELA, and Journalism teacher, the Administrator Intern, and Assistant Principal here at Pease. Now, as the new Academic Dean, I will be here for our students and their families to help them with any challenges they may encounter throughout this year. I am a graduate of Texas A&M University- WHOOP! , and have my Master’s Degree in Education. On a personal note, I have been happily married for 20 years now and we have 3 amazing boys. We are a true Northside family; my husband is a counselor with Northside and all three of our children attend Northside schools. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

  • Jessica Barrera - Assistant Principal
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    Jessica Barrera
    Assistant Principal

    Hello, my name is Jessica Barrera and I am honored to serve the Pease community as the Assistant Principal. I am a proud product of Northside ISD schools - I attended Galm Elementary, Jordan Middle School and Taft High School. This is my twelfth year in education, all at the middle school level. I’ve taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade ELA and most recently served as the ELA Instructional Coach here at Pease for the past four years. I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Counseling from Nelson University and UTSA. I strongly believe in supporting and empowering teachers and students so they can be the best versions of themselves in and out of the classroom. I am supported by my husband and family. And I may be a little obsessed with my niece. Most weekends I can be found on the couch with a good book and my French Bulldog, Frankie.