Student Support Services Department

Edgewood ISD

Mission Statement

Embracing diversity and dismantling barriers for the advancement of the Edgewood Community by building positive and trusting relationships, providing sustainable support, and our commitment to provide access and equity to all.

Vision Statement

Strengthening our community by promoting a growth mindset.

Core Values

Trust | Integrity | Commitment
Dr. Graciela Martinez

Dr. Graciela Martinez

Dr. Graciela Martinez
Director of the Student Support Services Department
5358 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, USA gmartinez@eisd.net 2108982000 4543
Lilly Benavidez

Lilly Benavidez

Lilly Benavidez
Truancy Officer for the following schools:

Memorial High School

Gus Garcia University School

Wrenn Middle School

Roosevelt Elementary

Loma Park Elementary

Stafford Elementary

Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary

Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary

5358 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, USA lbenavidez@eisd.net 2108982000
Israel Mota

Israel Mota

Israel Mota
Truancy Officer for the following schools:

John F. Kennedy High School

Edgewood Fine Arts Academy

Brentwood Middle School

Perales Elementary

Las Palmas Elementary

Roy Cisneros Elementary

Gardendale Elementary

Winston Elementary

5358 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, USA israel.mota@eisd.net 2108982000
Yulissa Pena

Yulissa Pena

Yulissa Pena
McKinney Vento Liaison
900 South San Eduardo Avenue, San Antonio, TX, USA yulissa.pena@eisd.net 2108982000 1563
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Edgewood Resources

Edgewood strives and takes pride in providing support services to our families and community.
Rogena Reed Resource Center

Rogena Reed Resource Center

Rogena Reed Resource Center
Offered at Rogena Reed Resource Center:


  • Kym's Kupboard - Offering food to families in crises. Pantry is available to seniors once a week and for families twice a month. We also offer snack bags to children on Seasonal Breaks from school.
  • Loads of Love - Offering families, seniors, and teens the ability to wash their laundry, free of charge. Laundry soap and dryer sheets are provided upon request.
  • Lillies Legacy - Offering clothing to the entire family. Multigenerational clothing is offered once a month. Accessories such as shoes, socks, underwear, and seasonal items are provided throughout the year.
  • Jovonie's Hugs - Offering clothing, Diapers, Wipes, and baby furnishings. Accessories and toys are also provided. All items are lovingly offered to moms and families raising infants.


  • Referrals preferred
  • Appointments are taken first
  • Walk-ins welcome
216 Purcell Street, San Antonio, TX, USA 2104369156 sacrd.org/directory/program/7948
SA Threads

SA Threads

SA Threads
SA Threads offers new clothing for teens 13-21 years old.

To receive services contact Yulissa Pena, McKinney Vento Liaison, or fill out the online request form linked below.

10446 Sentinel St, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA chamilton@sanantoniothreads.org 210-600-3989 sanantoniothreads.org/get-involved/refer-teen/referral-form/
San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative



The Collaboration Offers:


• Consultations
• Case management
• Drug and alcohol evaluation & counseling
• On-site counseling to include grief, trauma, and more
• Counseling groups
• Screenings to identify ACEs
• Trauma-informed assessments

*All services are offered virtually at this time. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 guidelines and safety precautions.



Use the link below to submit a referral to the Mental Wellness Collaborative.

900 South San Eduardo Avenue, San Antonio, TX, USA 210 -898-2000 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2BgBwFw4VHYz9iR0u7IVuAHNPJJDFAuiBtS4EOXipBE-LvQ/viewform