Minerva Garcia-Sanchez
Superintendent, DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 (Ill.)
Dr. Garcia-Sanchez was unanimously appointed as the superintendent in January 2021 and began her term effective July 1, 2021.
Recognized as an experienced bilingual, school district leader who brings multicultural awareness and equity to her leadership, Dr. Garcia-Sanchez is focused on working with school communities to promote strong instructional leadership, conducive vigorous learning environments and holistic opportunities for all students through deep cycles of inquiry and collaboration.
Dr. Garcia-Sanchez is noted for being skilled in leadership coaching, strategic planning, and community engagement to ensure social-emotional alignment through voice and advocacy.
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