Maritza Sanchez-Town

Maritza Sanchez-Town, Ph.D., has extensive experience in educational leadership, currently serving as the Director of Categorical Programs/Projects at Menifee Union School District since February 2017. Previous roles include Principal at Alvord Unified School District and Assistant Dean and Director at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Sanchez-Town has also held administrative positions at Riverside County Office of Education and the California Department of Education, where involvement in ELD Standards took place. Earlier career experiences include teaching and administrative roles in various school districts as well as an academic position at California State University San Marcos. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Education-Curriculum and Instruction from the University of California, Riverside, a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Azusa Pacific University, a Bachelor's Degree from California State University, Fullerton, and an Associate's Degree in Child Development from Santa Ana College.