Our Story
Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus (DPSC) is in partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District to be the best choice for your local neighborhood school. Our well-rounded college preparatory program is delivered by a caring team of educators with proven success in increasing student achievement and helping scholars reach their full potential.
Our campus currently educates scholars from PreK-7, with 8th grade being added in the 2021-2022 school year. All scholars are welcome, including scholars with special educational needs and English Language Learners. We offer 100% virtual learning as needed by the community during the pandemic.
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.
The Dream Team

Virginia Silva
Founding Principal

Summer Ahmed
Assistant Principal

Jesus Ruiz
Instructional Coach

Sandra Estrada Claflin
Operations Manager

Vicky Aguilera Hernandez
School Counselor

Michelle Herrera
Family Impact Manager

Sydney Spencer
Administrative Data Manager

Bertha Garcia
Receptionist

Gabriela Banda
Social Worker

Derek Lockhart
Dream Coach

Kathryn Keller
Pre-K Teacher

Maria Molina
Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Juana Banderas Mares
Pre-K Teacher

Samantha Orcasitas
Pre-K Bilingual Assistant

Elizabeth Diaz
Kinder Bilingual Teacher

Cassandra Horton
Kinder Teacher

Mercedes Starnes
Kinder Teacher

Kierra Alston
First Grade Teacher

Israel Rodriguez
First Grade Teacher

Valeria Zamarripa
First Grade Bilingual Teacher

Ashley Crandall
Second Grade Teacher

Karen Lopez
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher

Kelsey Robles
Second Grade Teacher

Diana Garza
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

Myra Peralez
Fourth Grade Teacher

Marcus Castillo
Fifth Grade Teacher

Hayley Morrill
Fifth Grade Teacher

Sabina Flagmeier
Sixth Grade Teacher

Alyssa Pepio
Sixth Grade Teacher

Destiny Cervantes
Seventh Grade Teacher

Patrick Mills
Seventh Grade Teacher

Bonnie Dabbs
ACT Teacher

Monica Lara
ACT Bilingual Teacher

Nesbit Mongare
ACT Teacher

Julie Rodriguez
ACT Teacher

Diamond Roberson
ACT Instructional Assistant

Christopher Sancho
Physical Education Teacher

John Perez
Physical Education Teacher

Bailey Murphy
Drama Teacher

Katie Mallette
Visual Arts Teacher
Democracy Prep at the Stewart Campus School
Principal Virginia Silva |
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Grades Served PreK-8 |
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Current Enrollment 480 Scholars |
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Location 1950 Rigsby Ave | San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 438-6875 |