TEPSA Election: Cynthia Sanchez

Cynthia Sanchez
El Paso ISD
Region 19

Present Position:

Principal, Putnam Elementary, PreK 3-5th Grade, El Paso ISD, El Paso, TX, Region 19

Education:

BA of Interdisciplinary Studies, UTEP
MA of Education, UTEP
Elementary Bilingual/ ESL Certification Grades 1-8
Elementary Self- Contained Certification Grades 1-8
Special Education Certification Grades EC-12
Reading Specialist Certification PreK-12
Masters as a Reading Specialist Certification

Educational Leadership:

Member -Assessment Educator Advisory Committee Texas Education Agency 2020
Member – Reading Language Art Subcommittee Texas Education Agency 2020
Principal Panel Session – Professional Learning Seminar #3: Interviewing for Success UTEP College of Education (2020, 2019, 2018)
TEPSA Grow Leadership Conference – Session 3: Executive Leadership Forum (2019)
Elected Panel Member at La Cosecha National Dual Education Conference 1 of 7 members to discuss challenges and success of the implementation of the Dual Language Program at El Paso ISD (2015)
Selected Participant in the Courage Principals Deloitte Leadership Center (2016)

TEPSA Leadership/Involvement/Awards:

TEPSA Region 19 Board Past President (2018-Present)
TEPSAN of the Year, Region 19 (2017-2018)
TEPSA Standing Committee- Advocacy Member (2015-2017)
TEPSA Member since (2007)

School Honors and Accomplishments:

STAAR Recognition- Largest Growth in Closing the Gap in EPISD (2019)
TEPSA Regional 19 President- Recognized for having improved membership (2016-2018)
TEPSA Student Council Excellence Award- Putnam Elementary (2016-2017)
Teacher of the Year (1999-2000)

Community Involvement:

Junior Achievement Recipient- Career Development Opportunities as they inspire & teach young children about career & incorporate character building (2019)
La Familia Del Paso Inc- Non-profit organization that offers services to benefit the mental health community in El Paso. STUCO organizes a pantry for the Holidays. (2016-Present)
The Loretto Academy Challenge Program- Recruits 4th grade girls from local schools that are academically high achieving but have limited financial resources. They are recommended and if selected, four students every year receive a seven-year scholarship to Loretto Academy beginning in the 6th grade. Beall Elementary (2009, 2011, 2013) & Putnam Elementary (2019)
Con Mi Madre- Nonprofit organization that empowers young Latinas and their mothers through education and support services (2016-2017)
BBVA Holiday Gift Recipient- Provided gifts for the students at Putnam from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (2016-2017)

Professional Networks:

Parent Teacher Association Member (1996-Present)
TEPSA Advocacy Day (2015, 2017)

Platform:

As the future TEPSA Member At-Large I will work with all members, local and state educational officials to identify the most equitable learning opportunities to ensure an accessible and rigorous education for all Texas students. As a servant and transformational leader, I work alongside leaders to implement student-centered initiatives that promote high-quality education and build on the child as a whole. Keeping this perspective in the forefront of all decision-making, ensures the outcome will benefit students as they progress and grow throughout their life. The Students First philosophy connects how decisions will impact the endeavors of all children and is the focal point as we champion for every student in Texas. As your Member At-Large, at the state level I will advocate for administrators and supervisors to reinforce the support of their students and communities. This year’s educational challenges have brought a new mindset with remote learning and 21st century skills for the entire learning community. These challenges and changes have prompted new learning experiences, established the development of new systems, and the articulation of the various ways we will continue to support instruction, and ensure an equal level playing field for all children. Together with TEPSA we will continue a collaborative effort to enhance leadership, embrace challenges and define new ways to lead teachers and students.

Vote

February 23 – March 9

Voting Instructions

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Password: TEPSA Membership ID

Questions? Email Anita Jiles