Office of Student Advocacy and School Choice

Guadalupe D'Andrea, Student Attendance Liaison 
guadalupe.dandrea@nisd.net

I have been with Northside ISD since 2021, first atStevens HS as an In School Suspension Instructional Assistant.  This is my second year as a Student Attendance Liaison. I graduated from the University of Texas at SanAntonio in 1999 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology. Prior to joining Northside ISD, I was a Bexar County Juvenile Probation Officer for over21 years.  My husband and I have 2 children and 2 dogs. My children are graduates ofNorthside ISD and now attend UTSA (Go Runners!) Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, trying new foods, attending sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.

Eric Esquibel, Student Attendance Liaison 
eric.esquibel@nisd.net

Mr. Esquibel has over 30 years of experience working with youth, from Pre-K all the way to early 20s. He has a great passion for all students, especially the students he works with at John Jay High School and its feeder schools. Mr. Esquibel attended Our Lady of the Lake University, but after seeing the movie Rudy during his freshman year, he decided to chase his dream of attending the University of Notre Dame. He transferred to Holy Cross College in South Bend, IN and finished his last two years of college at Notre Dame. While at Holy Cross and Notre Dame, he was a member of the Notre Dame Marching Band Drumline. Mr. Esquibel is also a 14-time marathon finisher. He conquered his goal of running 2 marathons in 2 days in 2020, and he also ran the New York City Marathon in 2022. Mr. Esquibel understands the concepts of resilience and striving for greatness, and he uses his experiences to instill those values into his students. He believes in the ideals of positive encouragement as well as tough love. Mr. Esquibel is humbled and honored to work for NISD and to serve the entire John Jay community.

Gilda Laurel, Student Attendance Liaison 
gilda.laurel@nisd.net

I am your Student Attendance Liaison (SAL) for NISD District. I look forward to building relationships with parents, students, teachers, and community partners. I’ve been with NISD for 16 years. I have experience in the field of education as an Instructional Assistant, Special Education, BMC, Substitute Teacher, and Family and Community Engagement. I have a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at the University of Texas Pan American. My previous background experience is in the field of Criminal Justice as a Parole Officer II and Pre-trial Bond Officer.  During my free time I enjoy watching high school and college football and attending local sporting events. I am a proud UTSA and OC Panther mom. I am excited to serve as your SAL! 

Adrián Flores, Student Attendance Liaison 
adrian-1.flores@nisd.net

I'm a Student Attendance liaison for Northside ISD. I love spending time with my family. I enjoy basketball and football. My two favorite teams are the Spurs and Cowboys. I have been with Northside ISD as attendance liaison for 5 years. I worked at BCFS as a case manager 
assistant for 2 years. 

Lalita Fuller, Student Attendance Liaison 
lalita.fuller@nisd.net

I received my Bachelor’s degree in English from Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand.  I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio and started my career in mental health at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services up in Round Rock, Texas.  I have worked mostly in the non-profit sector with organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Communities in Schools of San Antonio.  I grew up in southern California, lived abroad in Thailand for some time, but now consider myself a proud Texan. In my free time, I love to travel and spend time with my family.

Joslyn Allen, Student Attendance Liaison
joslyn.allen@nisd.net

I joined NISD in 2015 as a Truancy Specialist. Although originally from the Midwest, my career in education started as a substitute teacher in Louisiana. As a military spouse with young children, I found myself in education wherever we moved and soon realized this is where I belong.

I received my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and received my paralegal certificate from UTSA. In my current position as a Student Attendance Liaison, my goal is to assist in discovering barriers to education and helping families overcome obstacles with resources and support.

In my free time I love to spend time with my family and friends, including the four legged ones, and going to the beach. 

Cynthia Marmolejo, Student Attendance Liaison 
cynthia.marmolejo@nisd.net

This is my 28th year working with students and families. My experience includes 21 years working with the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department as a Supervisor in the Juvenile Detention Center. I retired in 2017 to become a Student Attendance Liaison with NISD. I  was born and raised in San Antonio Texas.  I’m a proud alumni of the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science.  Go Roadrunners! I enjoy spending time with my son, family and friends.

I’ve dedicated my professional career to helping families and being a resource and support to students, parents, staff and the community. 

Christine Martínez, Student Attendance Liaison 
christine.martinez@nisd.net

Christine Martinez is a Student Attendance Liaison, specializing in attendance and resources. With a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of San Antonio, she has dedicated 20 years to Northside ISD, assisting families in overcoming barriers that cause them to miss school. Christine has raised three children, all Northside ISD graduates. Currently, she finds joy in photography, gardening, and witnessing plants bloom from seeds. Her philosophy centers on empowering families by emphasizing the importance of regular school attendance for future success.

Erica Montellano, Student Attendance Liaison 
erica.montellano@nisd.net

My name is Erica Montellano and I am the Student Attendance Liaison for Passmore Elementary, as well as 6 other surrounding campuses. I am a former Sexual Abuse Investigator with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and look forward to serving you and your family in this role as a Student Attendance Liaison.  It is important for me to work with families in an effort to uncover any barriers that may be inhibiting students from attending school. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time. 

Richard Ramón, Student Attendance Liaison 
richard.ramon01@nisd.net

I am starting my 3rd year as a Student Attendance Liaison. Prior to joining the Northside Team, I was a Juvenile Probation Officer for over 20 years.

I am a graduate of Southwest High School and received my Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Kapan University in 2009.

My wife and I have 3 children, all of whom graduated from NISD schools. I enjoy being with family and making great memories. I also like to root for the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. My motto is When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Roel Rincón, Student Attendance Liaison 
roel.rincon@nisd.net

Roel Rincon – Student Attendance Liaison I am starting my 4 th year as a Student Attendance Liaison.  Prior to joining the Northside Team, I was a Juvenile Detention Officer for 20 years.

I am a graduate of Mercedes High School in the Rio Grande Valley, but have been calling San Antonio home for just about 30 years. I received my bachelors in Multidisciplinary Studies from UTSA in 2020.

My wife and I have 3 children, with 2 of them still enrolled in NISD schools. I enjoy the outdoors, friendly competition, and watching our beloved Dallas Cowboys. I try to make it a priority to bring a smile to everyone I come in contact with; life is too short to not have fun.

Rachelle Spencer, Student Attendance Liaison 
rachelle.spencer@nisd.net

My name is Rachelle Spencer and my social services career began working with the unhoused population for several years. I then worked for several other school districts to include Harlandale ISD & SAISD. Before joining NISD in August of 2022, I worked for the City of San Antonio with Early Head Start as a Coordinator.

I earned a Bachelor's of Social Work and a Master's of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University where I became a state licensed Social Worker.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our son. I also enjoy working out!

Claudia Stowe, Student Attendance Liaison 
claudia.stowe@nisd.net

Claudia Stowe began her career in Northside as a Student Attendance Liaison in 2015. Prior to moving to San Antonio she was a Director of the EOC program at the Victoria College and before that she served as a Community Supervision Officer for the 24th Judicial District Community Supervision and Corrections Department.

Claudia received her Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston Victoria. She and her husband have three children and they attend secondary schools at Northside. During their free time they enjoy nature, serving the community, and traveling.