Wilma Almestica-Sanchez

Wilma Almestica-Sanchez is an experienced education professional with a focus on exceptional student education, particularly for students with disabilities. Currently serving as the Director of Exceptional Student Education at Martin County School District since March 2019, Wilma has also held roles such as Coordinator of Exceptional Student Education and ESE Program Specialist. Previous experience includes work as an Inclusion Specialist with the Florida Department of Education, where Wilma improved inclusive practices, and as Exceptional Student Education Coordinator for Palm Beach County School District, implementing behavior interventions. Early roles included serving as an IEP Coordinator for the NYC Department of Education and teaching Mathematics and Special Education. Wilma's educational background includes a Master of Science in Education focused on Students with Disabilities from St. John's University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education, complemented by a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Lehman College.