06/01/2026
Michelle Sanchez was born and raised in Alliance, Nebraska. She is the youngest in a family of six, with four brothers and one sister. Her parents recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 1.
She is a mother of two daughters, Alyssa and Jazmin, and a proud grandmother to her granddaughter, Yesenia.
In November 2019, Michelle moved to the Scottsbluff and Gering area, where she began working with ESU 13 as an Infant and Toddler Teacher. She has remained in that role for nearly six years, continuing to support young children and their families in early learning settings.
Michelle became the first in her family to attend and graduate from Western Nebraska Community College. She returned to school while working full time to further her education in Early Childhood. As an online student, she felt well supported by her advisor, Patsy Yager, and appreciated the guidance and responsiveness of her instructors throughout her coursework.
While at WNCC, Michelle strengthened her understanding of child development and early learning practices. She was able to connect her academic studies with more than fifteen years of hands-on experience, which enhanced her work in the classroom and introduced new teaching strategies.
She earned her associate degree in Early Childhood Education from WNCC in May 2024. This achievement reinforced her confidence and supported her long-term goal of becoming a teacher with her own classroom.
Michelle is currently pursuing her bachelorās degree and teaching certificate through the University of Nebraska at Kearney while continuing her work with ESU 13. She credits WNCC and Patsy Yager for their encouragement and support throughout her educational journey.
