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Year Open:

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School Mascot: Eagles

School colors: Navy Blue, Silver

Mission Statement:
If we build meaningful relationships and provide a dynamic learning environment, all students will grow and experience success.

Portrait of Monica Cabico, Principal
Monica Cabico - Principal
Monica Cabico is a proud product of Northside ISD having graduated from Clark High School. She began her career in Northside in 1995 as a reading teacher at Zachry Middle School where she continued to teach for the next 16 years. In 2011, she moved to Jones Middle School as the Academic Dean and then moved to Pease Middle School as the Vice Principal in 2015. In April of 2019, she was named the Principal of Wallace B. Jefferson Middle School.

Monica received her bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio (1995) and in 2009, she earned her Masters in Educational Administration from Lamar University.

She and her husband Roger have two sons, Nicholas and Evan, both graduates of Northside schools.
Portrait of Laura San Roman, Associate Principal
Laura San Roman - Associate Principal

The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at laura-i.sanroman@nisd.net or by phone at 210-397-3715.

Laura San Roman is excited to serve as an Associate Principal at Jefferson Middle School. She began her career in education in South San Antonio ISD before joining Northside ISD in 2012 as a ELA teacher. Since then, she has served in a variety of leadership roles, supporting students, teachers, and families while helping campuses build positive school cultures.

Before coming to Jefferson, Mrs. San Roman served as an Associate Principal at Pat Neff Middle School. She enjoys working with students, building relationships with staff and families, and helping create a school environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. She believes that every student can be successful when they are challenged, encouraged, and surrounded by people who care about them.

Mrs. San Roman earned her bachelorโ€™s degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio and her masterโ€™s degree in Reading and Literacy. She also earned her Texas Principal Certification through the Region 20 Educator Certification Program.

Outside of school, Mrs. San Roman enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She is proud to be part of the Jefferson family and looks forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff who make Jefferson such a special place.

  • Portrait of Aissa Zambrano, Academic Dean
    210-397-3700
    aissa.zambrano@nisd.net
    Aissa Zambrano
    Academic Dean

    Mrs. Zambrano is a proud product of Northside schools. She joined the NISD family as an educator in the fall of 2000 as an English teacher at Rudder Middle School. In her educational career she has also taught English at Kingsborough Middle School in the Harlandale District, served as an ELA coordinator in NISD, and an Academic Dean in Northside.  She has a passion for Middle School students and thrives on ensuring they have every opportunity to learn at the highest levels in every room, every day. 

    She is a proud Red Raider with a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Tech and a Master's Degree from UTSA.

  • Portrait of Tiffany Watkins, Assistant Principal
    210-397-3700
    tiffany.watkins@nisd.net
    Tiffany Watkins
    Assistant Principal

    Tiffany Watkins began her teaching career in the Northside Independent School District as an Elementary School Teacher at Boldt Elementary, where she taught for several years. She later transitioned to middle school education, teaching 7th grade English Language Arts at Rudder Middle School. In addition, Mrs. Watkins served as a Math Specialist at Carson Elementary and an Administrative Intern at Sul Ross Middle School before joining the Jefferson Community.

    Mrs.Watkins holds a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Texas A&M-San Antonio, a Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction & Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Schreiner University.

    Mrs.Watkins and her husband have four children. Three boys and one girl, who attend schools in the Northside Independent School District.