Dr. Patricia Sosa-Sánchez, Trustee since 2020

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.

Community Service: 

• North Texas Communities in Schools, Board Member (2020  – present)
• Editorial Board, Texas Journal of Literacy Education (2019 – 2024)
• Board of Directors, TexTESOLV (2018 – 2020)
• Member, TWU Alumni Association Board of Directors (2017 – 2020)
• International Literacy Association (2007 – 2024)
• National Association for Bilingual Educators (2004 – present)
• Bilingual Educators Association of the Metroplex (2004 – present)
• Texas Association of Bilingual Educators (2004 – present)
• Texas Reading Association (2004 – 2024)
• Association of Teachers and Professional Educators (2004 – present)
• Texas State Teachers Association (2004 – 2011) 
• TxATE Board of Directors (2020 – 2024)