2007 Northside Education Foundation Pillars of Character (left to right) : Dr. Douglas Meffert, Pillar of Responsibility; Dr. Gurpaul Singh, Pillar of Respect; Greg Meffert, Pillar of Responsibility; Katy George, Pillar of Citizenship; Dr. Lisa Meffert, Pillar of Responsibility; Brigadier General Michael Wilson, Pillar of Trustworthiness; Dr. (Colonel, Retired) Jeffery Meffert, Pillar of Responsibility; Sarah Meffert Becher, Pillar of Responsibility; Andres Ramirez, Pillar of Caring; and John Igo, Pillar of Fairness are all on TEAM NORTHSIDE. Pillars of Character are Northside ISD school graduates who embody the character traits taught throughout Northside schools.
The Northside Education Foundation is an independent non-profit corporation promoting quality education in the Northside Independent School District located in San Antonio, Texas. The Foundation's mission is to foster community involvement in innovative educational programs by generating and disbursing funds and other resources to provide enrichment for Northside students.