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
Director of the Student Support Services Department
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
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
Yulissa Pena
McKinney Vento Liaison

Edgewood Resources
Edgewood strives and takes pride in providing support services to our families and community.
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
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.
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.