KINDERGARTEN

Vivian Armendariz

I am a Dual Language kindergarten teacher at Sánchez Elementary. This is my second year teaching here at Sánchez. I am from Lubbock, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.

Daniela Guzman

Hello, Sánchez Elementary Community!

I am so excited to begin this school year as a Kindergarten bilingual teacher and this year's Kindergarten Team Leader! I am honored to be part of the Sánchez family and look forward to meeting our amazing students, families, and staff.I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor's degree in Bilingual Early Childhood through 6th Grade Education and am a fully certified educator. This will be my second year of teaching, and I am passionate about creating a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. My goal is to help young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a love for learning. I believe every child deserves a classroom where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.I can't wait to meet everyone and begin this exciting journey together! 

Natalie Oliver

I went to Texas State University. I graduated with my degree in  Interdisciplinary Studies. I am orginally from the Dallas area. I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught Kindergarten, Prek  4, Prek 3 and served as an English teacher at a Spanish Immersion school. This year I will be teaching Kindergarten. 

Melissa Cristina Sader

I am so excited to begin another wonderful school year! I have been teaching for 10 year, with passion for working with our youngest learners. I was born in the USA but raised in Venezuela, so I love bringing my bilingual and multicultural background in the classroom. I truly enjoy working with the little ones and watching then learn, grow, and become confident learners. I look forward to making this school year a fun, meaningful, and memorable experience for all of my students.

Juan Lopez

I am excited to join the Sanchez Community as a General Education Teacher's Assistant. I have been working in supporting roles and TA roles in public schools since for the past 10 years ranging from providing childcare in an after-school setting, substituting, and being a TA. I graduated Austin Community College with an Associate's degree in Education Instruction, and am currently completing teacher certification at SFASU, and will graduate in December '26. I am eager to connect with families to bring forth a successful school year filled with positivity, academic achievement, and overall joy.