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Buses
NISD's mission is to provide all NISD students who are eligible to ride the bus a safe, efficient, nurturing environment that supports the educational and extra-curricular objectives of the district.
Vaccinations
Northside ISD continues to enforce its “No Shots, No School” policy. Texas law requires all public school children have current immunizations in order to attend class.
Campus Information
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School Mascot: Mustangs
School Colors: Reflex Blue, Silver
Mission Statement: Provide all students with a relevant and rigorous learning experience to cultivate a robust STEM environment.
Crystal Mitchell - Principal
My name is Crystal Mitchell and I am the proud principal of the John Jay Science & Engineering Academy (SEA). Ever since I can remember, I have always been passionate about STEM. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas State and my Masters of Education from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2003, I began my career as a high school science teacher in Austin, Texas. Since then, I have served as an administrator at the middle school, high school, central office, and collegiate settings. From 2016-2019, I had the honor of serving as the Vice Principal of the Science & Engineering Academy. I am grateful that I had the opportunity last year to come back home and serve as the Principal of this amazing school. My vision for our SEA students is that every student will explore their STEM interests, discover their passions, and graduate innovators and leaders in society. This year, our school will celebrate our 25th Anniversary. I look forward to reconnecting with our SEA Alumni, strengthening our STEM pipeline, forming new partnerships within our community, and continuing our school’s tradition of excellence.
Linda Luna - Associate Principal
The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at Linda.Luna@nisd.net or by phone at 210-397-2846.
Mrs. Jean M. Karst
Campus Programs Coordinator
Jean Karst is the Campus Program Coordinator at SEA. Her job duties include attendance, discipline, and 504's for SEA. She is also in charge of setting up various STEM events for students to experience STEM in nontraditional settings. Students can expect to participate in STEM outreach, internships, field trips and guest speaker events. Her passion for STEM is evident in everything that she does.
Mrs. Karst obtained her Bachelors of Biology from the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA). After graduating, she worked as a research scientist at a lab here in town while she attended UTSA to earn her Master's degree in Environmental Science. At this point she decided that she wanted more than just working at a lab bench, so she attended Our Lady of the Lake University to obtain a Master's degree in Education. She has been in education eversince and has never looked back.
