Nelly Sanchez

About Nelly Sanchez

I hold a K–12 Cross-Categorical Teaching Certificate and earned my degree from the University of Arizona in 2014. I spent seven years at Sahuarita High School teaching students with intellectual disabilities before transitioning to the Department of Economic Security as an Employment Specialist, where I supported youth entering community-based employment.
I then served as a Transition Specialist with Vocational Rehabilitation, providing technical assistance to schools participating in the Transition School to Work (TSW) program. Since April 2024, I have been a Secondary Transition Specialist with the Arizona Department of Education, dedicated to strengthening transition services and improving postsecondary outcomes for students in AZ.