Bio:

Dr. Anastasia Sanchez is a passionate and innovative educator, scientist, and advocate for justice-centered K-12 science education. With a deep commitment to reshaping how science is taught and learned, Dr. Sanchez works at the intersection of education, equity, and research to ensure that all students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, have access to transformative science education. Through her groundbreaking initiatives, she promotes inclusive and culturally relevant curricula that challenge traditional frameworks and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity. Dr. Sanchez’s work includes developing educational programs that integrate social justice principles into science learning, fostering collaboration between scientists and educators to create more engaging and accessible classroom environments, and advocating for systemic changes in how science is represented and taught in schools. She also leads workshops, conferences, and initiatives aimed at empowering educators to adopt more inclusive and innovative teaching methods, ensuring that future generations of scientists reflect the diversity of the world around them. Her contributions to science education are rooted in her belief that science can be a tool for social change, and that all students, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to engage with science in ways that are meaningful and empowering. Dr. Sanchez continues to push boundaries, using radical care and her expertise to inspire both educators and students to approach science with a critical, justice-oriented perspective within her position at the Puget Sound Educational Service District supporting STEM pathways for all.