Campus Information
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School Mascot: Broncos
School colors: Orange, Navy Blue
Mrs. Gilbert-Perry is originally from Chicago and moved to Texas, where she earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Leadership Certification from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
As the principal of Brandeis High School, Mrs. Gilbert-Perry’s goal is to ensure that student needs are the priority, that there is clear and transparent communication with the community at large, and above all, that each student is provided the highest quality education possible in a safe and supportive learning environment. Mrs. Gilbert-Perry desires to build strong relationships with parents, students, staff, and community members. It is her firm belief that with all of us working together, we will make all students' educational experiences at Brandeis High School exceptional.
In her free time, Mrs. Gilbert-Perry enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and traveling.
The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at Fernando.Nieto@nisd.net or by phone at (210) 397-8215.
Fernando Nieto proudly joins Brandeis High School as Associate Principal, bringing experience in student support, campus operations, and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Born and raised in San Antonio, he is honored to serve his community and is committed to creating a positive, supportive environment.
Throughout his career in education, he has served as an Instructional Assistant and Special Education Teacher at Marshall HS, completed his administrative internship at Stevens HS and most recently served as Assistant Principal at both Taft HS and Marshall HS.
Mr. Nieto earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Texas A&M University–San Antonio and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Concordia University Texas. He is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences, fostering positive school cultures, and building systems that empower every student to succeed.
As a proud parent of three daughters who have attended and graduated Northside ISD campuses, he values the partnership between schools and families and understands the importance of creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Outside of school, Mr. Nieto enjoys spending time with family and playing basketball. He is excited to join the Brandeis community and remains committed to providing the best possible learning experience and providing the support students need to reach their full potential.
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210-397-8243jamie.Heintz@nisd.netJamie HeintzAcademic DeanMs. Jamie Heintz serves as the Academic Dean of Brandeis High School. Ms. Heintz began her career in education at Anson Jones Middle School in Northside ISD as a math teacher. She then taught in Columbus ISD and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD before moving back to San Antonio in 2015. While at Brandeis, Ms. Heintz has served as a math teacher, Student Success Advisor, Testing Coordinator, and Assistant Principal.
Ms. Heintz is from Columbus, Texas, and moved to San Antonio to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she majored in Mathematics. Ms. Heintz graduated with her master’s degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University in 2015.
As the Academic Dean of Brandeis High School, Ms. Heintz aims to support teachers in impacting student success, ensure all students have opportunities to demonstrate growth, and provide clarity and guidance to the Brandeis community regarding all educational supports and programs offered at Brandeis. Ms. Heintz believes that all students can experience growth and success when provided with a supportive learning environment.
In her free time, Ms. Heintz enjoys spending time with her family, running, and traveling.
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210-397-8217amanda.banda@nisd.netAmanda BandaAssistant Principal (Alpha A-D)Mrs. Banda joined the Brandeis Administration team as an Assistant Principal in January 2022. Mrs. Banda is a proud NISD graduate, having attended Cable Elementary, Anson Jones Middle School and graduated from John Jay High School. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at Austin. Mrs. Banda taught Social Studies at John Jay and the Science and Engineering Academy and at John M Harlan High School and became the Social Studies Department Coordinator at both campuses.
She received her Master of Education in Educational Administration from Lamar University in December of 2018 and went on to serve as the Program Coordinator for Communications Arts High School.
In her free time, Mrs. Banda enjoys spending time with her family. Mrs. Banda has two daughters and one son, who attend NISD schools, and a husband who works as a teacher and coach at a NISD High School. Mrs. Banda has seen several family members matriculate through Brandeis and is proud to be part of the Bronco Community!
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210-397-8200Drew.Harris@nisd.netDrew HarrisAssistant Principal (Alpha E-K)Mr. Harris joined the Brandeis Administration team as an Assistant Principal in July 2023. Mr. Harris is a proud NISD graduate, having attended Boone Elementary, Stinson Middle School, and is a proud Louis D. Brandeis High School graduate. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Applied Sciences from the University of A&M - San Antonio and his Master of Education in Educational Administration from The University of Texas - Tyler.
Before joining the team and Brandeis, Mr. Harris was a Career and Technology Education teacher at Stevens High School. He taught Engineering, Animation, and Arts and Entertainment Technology.
Mr. Harris believes that education is a collaborative process that should involve students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the greater community. He looks forward to the opportunity to give back to the incredible community at Brandeis that helped him become who he is today.
Mr. Harris enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs in his free time. They love to travel and spend outdoors visiting national parks across the country.
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Venissia VillarrealAssistant Principal
Welcome to Our School Community!
We are excited to welcome Assistant Principal Venissia Villarreal to our campus leadership team for the upcoming school year. We look forward to the experience, dedication, and commitment they will bring in supporting our students, staff, and families.
A photo and biography will be added to this page in the fall. We are excited for them to join the Northside ISD family and become an active part of our school community.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to provide an outstanding educational experience for all students. -
Graylyne GriffinAssistant Principal
Welcome to Our School Community!
We are excited to welcome Assistant Principal Graylyne Griffin to our campus leadership team for the upcoming school year. We look forward to the experience, dedication, and commitment they will bring in supporting our students, staff, and families.
A photo and biography will be added to this page in the fall. We are excited for them to join the Northside ISD family and become an active part of our school community.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to provide an outstanding educational experience for all students.
