Perez-Sanchez named as new director of Professional Development at UISD

Aleida Perez-Sanchez was recently promoted as the new director of Professional Development at United Independent School District.

The first in her family to earn a college education, Aleida Perez-Sanchez was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley as a proud first generation Mexican-American student of McAllen ISD. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies with a specialization in early childhood from the University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio) as well as a master's in education in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in instructional technology from Houston Baptist University.

She began her career as an educator in Northside ISD (San Antonio). Perez-Sanchez has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career including that of "Outstanding Education Graduate Award" (UIW), "First Teacher of the Year" (NISD), and "H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Nominee" (NISD).

In 2006, she joined UISD and has since served as master technology teacher, elementary program Coordinator of Instructional Technology and now, as newly appointed director of Professional Development.

"I firmly believe that by 'learning forward' with high quality professional learning opportunities tailored to our needs, we can motivate and propel educators/administrators of all levels to reach higher levels of student achievement and increase our district's academic performance," she said.