2008 Northside Education Foundation Pillars of Character (left to right, top to bottom) : Tony Pelletier, Pillar of Responsibility; Dr. Fred Bryant, Pillar of Respect; Charles "Chuck" Booker, Pillar of Caring; Dr. Geoffrey Orsak, Pillar of Citizenship; Donna Eckert-Fields, Pillar of Fairness; Maj. Steven Gventer, Pillar of Trustworthiness. Pillars of Character are Northside ISD school graduates who embody the character traits taught throughout Northside schools.
The Northside Education Foundation is an independent non-profit corporation promoting quality education in the Northside Independent School District located in San Antonio, Texas. The Foundation's mission is to foster community involvement in innovative educational programs by generating and disbursing funds and other resources to provide enrichment for Northside students.