Campus Closed October 9&12 Parent-Teacher Conferences October 13&14 | Campus cerrado el 9 y 12 de octubre Conferencias de padres y maestros: 13 y 14 de octubre

School Leadership

Noel Mercado

Principal
Noel Mercado is a dedicated educational leader with 21 years of experience serving students across a variety of school settings, including residential treatment facilities, charter schools, and public schools. Since joining Third Future Schools in 2019, he has served in key leadership roles, most recently as the principal at Coperni 3 in Colorado Springs, CO. Under his leadership, the school achieved strong instructional outcomes, including at least 1.7 years of academic growth, reflecting a clear focus on high-quality instruction, strong systems, and student success. Mr. Mercado is deeply committed to ensuring every student achieves at high levels and believes that excellence is a daily choice: we either show up, or we SHOW UP. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Mercado has been happily married for 19 years to his wife, Fatima, whom he considers his best friend. Together, they are raising two sons, Joziah and Jonael, who inspire him daily and reinforce his commitment to serving students and families. He is proud to serve the Brentwood Middle School Community and is committed to partnering with students, staff, and families to ensure every child thrives.
noel.mercado@thirdfuture.org

Mrs. Aguilar

6th Grade Assistant Principal
With 15 years of experience in education, I am honored to serve as the Assistant Principal at Brentwood Middle School. Throughout my career, I have been committed to fostering student achievement, supporting teachers, and creating a positive, student-centered learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Over the past six years, I have proudly served within the Third Future Schools network, where I consistently promoted high expectations and instructional excellence. As an A-rated ELAR teacher for three consecutive years, I helped students achieve more than one year of academic growth on the NWEA assessment through data-driven instruction, purposeful collaboration, and a relentless focus on student success. My experience has also strengthened my commitment to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff while supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of every child. I believe effective leadership is rooted in service, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. I am passionate about empowering teachers, fostering a positive school culture, and partnering with families to ensure all students are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. I look forward to working alongside the Brentwood Middle School community as we continue to create an environment where every student can thrive.
elva.aguilar@thirdfuture.org

Mrs. Perez

7th Grade Assistant Principal
My name is Katherine Perez, and I am a dedicated educator with 12 years of experience serving the San Antonio community. I am thrilled to join Brentwood Middle School and Third Future Schools as the Assistant Principal for our 7th-grade students. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of supporting students across a wide range of roles, including serving as a paraprofessional, a classroom teacher, a Special Education teacher, a district specialist for PBIS, and a campus administrator. My commitment to educational leadership is backed by a strong academic foundation. I graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and earned my Master of Education in Curriculum Development & Educational Leadership from Schreiner University. Driven to continually expand my skills, I later returned to Schreiner University to complete my Principal Administration Certification and earned a Project Management Certificate through UT Austin. I believe that it is important to be a life long learner, and that every student can learn. I look forward to leveraging my experience in instructional leadership and specialized student support to foster an inclusive, high-achieving environment for our 7th graders this year. Outside of my professional life, my husband, Philip, and I have been married for 21 years. Together, we continue to raise our family, while enjoying cooking, baseball, and cheering for the Spurs!
katherine.perez@thirdfuture.org

Mr.Trujillo

Assistant Principal
My name is Erick Trujillo, and I’m excited to join Brentwood Middle School as the Assistant Principal supporting our 8th grade team. This will be my seventh year in education and my third year as an assistant principal. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a co-teacher, English Language Arts and Spanish teacher, and grade level team leader. I earned my bachelor’s degrees in English Literature and Political Science from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and my master’s degree in education from Relay Graduate School of Education. I’m passionate about building a positive school culture where high expectations and strong relationships help every student succeed. One of my core beliefs is that education should teach students not just what to think, but how to think. I’m excited to be part of this new chapter at Brentwood and help create a school where students feel challenged, supported, and proud to be. Outside of school, I enjoy staying active, cooking, volunteering in the community, and learning new skills. Most recently, I started teaching myself how to play the piano! I look forward to meeting our students, families, and community and am excited for a great school year!
erick.trujillovazquez@thirdfuture.org