Details

First Name

Dr. Patricia

Last Name

Sosa-Sanchez

Nickname

patricia-sosa-sanchez

Account Status

Political Identity

School Board Title / Position

School Board Member

Jurisdiction / Location

State

Texas

County

Denton

City

Denton

School District

Denton ISD

Office Information

Office Address

1307 N. Locust St. Denton, TX 76201

Term Start Date

May 1, 2023

Term End Date

May 1, 2027

Current Official

Yes

Contact & Public Info

Biography

Bio

Dr. Patricia Sosa-Sánchez, Dual Language Educator for Aubrey Independent School District was sworn in as a new school trustee in 2020.

Dr. Sosa-Sánchez began her career in public education in Denton ISD in 2003 as a Dual Language/Bilingual teacher at Woodrow Wilson Elementary. She served nine years at Wilson Elementary before a brief, one-year stint in a neighboring district.

Dr. Sosa-Sánchez returned to Denton ISD in 2013 as a fourth-grade Bilingual/ESL teacher at Borman Elementary before moving to higher education. She has worked at Texas A&M University-Commerce, followed by Texas Woman’s University and most recently, the University of North Texas – Dallas.

Dr. Sosa-Sánchez received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2004 and her master’s degree from the same school in 2006. Dr. Sosa-Sánchez earned her doctorate in Reading Education with an emphasis on Literacy/Bilingual Education from Texas Woman’s University in 2015.

During her stint in public education, Dr. Sosa-Sánchez has been a pillar in the community. Most recently serving as a community volunteer on the 2018 Citizens’ Advisory Committee for the 2018 Bond and a TWU Alumni Association Board of Directors member.