Campus Information
Year Open:
Bond Year:
School Mascot: Colts
School colors: Columbia Blue and Red
Mission Statement:
Mission Statement:
Everyday, in every classroom, we commit to transform the learning experience for all students based upon their individualized needs.
Vision Statement:
Our students will grow in confidence, curiosity and capability in order to Maximize their potential at Kay Franklin Elementary.
School Motto:
Start Strong! Stay Strong! Finish Strong!
I am Brenda Trigo Gallardo the extremely proud Principal of Kay Franklin Elementary. The Kay Franklin community has embarked on the journey of establishing what we now call our home away from home. Together, with our namesake Kay Franklin, we have created an atmosphere that is a positive, fun and inviting place for your children. Our students work towards “Maximizing their potential EVERY DAY at Kay Franklin Elementary.”
I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with my Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. Go Runners! I am currently in my 24th year in education and every year is filled with new, positive experiences. Before coming to Northside ISD, I had the opportunity to work in La Joya ISD at the elementary school I attended as a child. This was a great experience. I continued my educational career with Northside ISD at Eduardo Villarreal Jr. Elementary where I spent 13 years of my career.
Kay Franklin Elementary is filled with dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking students, parents, teachers and community members who are committed to working together to help our school achieve success. I look forward to serving our students and their families as we continue to strive towards excellence in all that we do at Kay Franklin Elementary.
“Kay Franklin Colts: Start Strong, Stay Strong, Finish Strong!”
Please email me at brenda.gallardo@nisd.net
The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at cynthia.wade@nisd.net or by phone at 210-398-1715.
I am Cynthia Escajeda-Wade the proud Associate Principal of Kay Franklin Elementary! I look forward to working with the Kay Franklin staff, students, and families as we take the journey towards excellence.
This is my 16th year in education and I am excited to begin my administrator career here at Kay Franklin. Before becoming an administrator, I had the opportunity to teach bilingual grades K, 1, 2, and 4 at various Northside campuses. I graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with my Bachelor of Science in Bilingual Education and the University of Texas at San Antonio with my Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
When I am not working, some things I enjoy doing are spending time with my family, shopping, playing board games, reading, and exploring our city of San Antonio.
“Kay Franklin Colts: Start Strong, Stay Strong, Finish Strong!”