Our Story
Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus launched operations in August 2018 in partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD).
P.F. Stewart Elementary School has a long legacy of serving students and families on the southeast side of San Antonio. Rich in history and tradition, our neighborhood boasts many community assets such as Comanche Park, South Side Lions Park and the Schaefer Library among many other jewels of the southeast side.
P.F. Stewart was the Superintendent of the Bexar County schools at the turn of the 20th Century and was known for visiting schools throughout the country in his horse and buggy.
Democracy Prep and SAISD are working in partnership to ensure that ALL students are prepared for success in a college of their choice and a life of active citizenship. Democracy Prep is providing all academic programming on the campus while SAISD will still manage operational supports on campus (such as food services, transportation and facilities).
The Dream Team
Virginia Silva
Founding Principal
Eimile Gavagan
Operations Manager
Sandra Estrada Claflin
Instructional Coach
Liberty Hiese
Instructional Coach
Summer Ahmed
Instructional Coach
Vicky Aguilera Hernandez
Instructional Coach
Michelle Herrera
Family Impact Manager
Bertha Garcia
Front Office Receptionist
Natalie Garza
Pre-K Teacher
Perla Torres
Pre-K Bilingual Teacher
Amanda Lay
Pre-K Teacher
Amira Santin
Kinder Bilingual Teacher
Cassandra Horton
Kinder Teacher
Emily Torres
First Grade Teacher
Valeria Zamarripa
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
Zakiya McDowell
Second Grade Teacher
Jorge Triana
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Morgan Brewer
Third Grade Teacher
Vianca Gutierrez
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Miguel Rodriguez
Fourth Grade Bilingual Teacher
Amy Singh
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Erin Berkenkamp
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Natalie Galloway
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Cynthia Viles
Fifth Grade Bilingual
Katie Mallette
Fine Arts Teacher
BJ Alzaid
Physical Education Coach
Marena Dunnington
Drama Teacher
Maggie Salazar
Student Support