ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!
The CAST Schools Network is reinventing education through partnerships with 4 school districts across San Antonio by maximizing student opportunity. CAST Schools’ core values are rooted in Youth Leadership, Authentic Learning, Relationships, and equity. Our promise to our students is to prepare them for college and careers through internships, pre-apprenticeships, mentoring and many more!
A SHOP WITH A MISSION!
Designed by CAST students/alumni, the CAST Shop allows students to showcase their CAST pride on and off campus, with proceeds being used to for year-long signature events and experiences.
Join us!
CAST Schools Board of Trustees
Dr. Lyssa Ochoa
The SAVE Clinic Founder & CAST Schools Board President
Lisa Lewis
Chief Administrative Officer, CPS Energy
Leslie Cantu
Vice President of Administration, Toyotetsu TX
Georgina Podjenski
Chief of Staff, H-E-B Chairman, Charles Butt
Katie Chain
Education and Workforce Program Manager, H-E-B
Erik Nieves
Co-Founder and CEO, Plus One Robotics
Rene Dominguez
President and CEO, VelocityTX
Erik Ford
Principal/Digital Director, Heavy Heavy
Jeanne Russell
Executive Director, CAST Schools
Our Stories
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CAST Alumni Spotlight: Isis Jimenez
In May of 2025, Isis Jimenez, ALA ‘25, was awarded as a recipient of the CAST Schools Network College Assistance Program. Since then, Isis has
More about Jen, in Jeanne’s Own Words
The first time I met Jennifer Maestas was in 2019, at a coffee shop that has since closed. It was prior to COVID and CAST
CAST Alumni Spotlight: Mary Naw
“Take every opportunity you can—internships, clubs, certifications, mentorships. Even the small experiences can open doors later,” shared Mary Naw, CAST STEM ‘22. As a CAST