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).
Board of Directors
Democracy Prep Texas Board Members
Ben Peavy, Managing Director, Accenture
Dan Menelly, Chief Executive Officer, DoSeum
Jonathan Howard, VP, SelectEd
Kent Anker, EVP, Democracy Prep Public Schools
Denise Ojeda, Parent Advocate
Board Meeting Dates
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, January 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Board Materials
October
DPT Board Meeting Minutes 9.25.19
DPT Board Meeting Agenda 10.23.19
FY20 Q1 P&L
FY20 Q1 BS
DPSC FY19 BVA
DPSC FY19 Balance Sheet
September
DPT Board Meeting Agenda 9.25.19.
Board Meeting 9.25
DPT Board Meeting Minutes 8.15.19
DPSC FY20 Budget_Board Review 092519
FY19 BVA P&L Month to Month
August
DPT Board Meeting Agenda 8.15.19
DPT Board Meeting Minutes 5.29.19
Why We’re Here
2019 Accountability PREVIEW_Campus_168
DPSC FY20 Budget_Board Review 081519
The Dream Team
Virginia Silva
Founding Principal
Sandra Estrada Claflin
Operations Manager
Verandah Shepard
Dean of Culture
Summer Ahmed
Instructional Coach
Liberty Hiese
Instructional Coach
Vicky Aguilera Hernandez
School Counselor
Michelle Herrera
Family Impact Manager
Bertha Garcia
Receptionist
Monica Rangel
Data Clerk
Natalie Garza
Pre-K Teacher
Maria Molina
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Juana Banderas Mares
Pre-K Teacher
Samantha Orcasitas
Pre-K Bilingual Assistant
Perla Torres
Kinder Bilingual Teacher
Cassandra Horton
Kinder Teacher
Cynthia Harlow-Cepeda
First Grade Teacher
Emily Torres
First Grade Teacher
Valeria Zamarripa
First Grade Teacher
Ashley Crandall
Second Grade Teacher
Karen Lopez
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Kelsey Robles
Second Grade Teacher
Morgan Brewer
Third Grade Teacher
Priscilla Garza
Third Grade Teacher
Vianca Gutierrez
Third Grade Bilingual Teacher
Manuel Posada
Fourth and Fifth Grade Bilingual Teacher
Miguel Rodriguez
Fourth and Fifth Grade Bilingual Teacher
Shakeisha Harris
Fourth Grade Teacher
Amy Singh
Fourth Grade Teacher
Marcus Castillo
Fifth Grade Teacher
Natalie Galloway
Fifth Grade Teacher
Sabina Flagmeier
Sixth Grade Teacher
Alyssa Pepio
Sixth Grade Teacher
Andrew Dixon
ACT Teacher
Monica Lara
ACT Bilingual Teacher
Julie Rodriguez
ACT Teacher
Rachel Tyler
ACT Teacher
BJ Alzaid
Physical Education Teacher
Marena Dunnington
Drama Teacher
Katie Mallette
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