Sanchez, a gay man, is the only LGBTQ commissioner on the seven-member body. It's important to maintain diversity on the board, and Sanchez, a longtime teacher, has shown himself to be an excellent leader, especially during his current tenure as president and guiding the San Francisco Unified School District through COVID-19.
The closure of school facilities this spring forced an abrupt shift to distance learning, creating challenges for teachers, staff, students, and parents.
When the new academic year began last month with remote learning, Sanchez and the board were able to provide more resources to teachers and families for the transition.