Our Community School
We're proud that Valor Academy Elementary School is a state-recognized Community School!
A community school embraces a “whole-child” approach. It's a place where academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement are an integral part of our school.
Together with our students, families, educators, and community partners, we tailor our support to meet the needs of our students, families, and community.
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If you need help in accessing any of these resources, please contact your school's Community School Manager.
Our Community School Manager
Yadira
Sanchez
Community School Manager, Valor Academy Elementary School
Yadira Sanchez
Community School Manager, Valor Academy Elementary School
Contact Yadira: ysanchez@brightstarschools.org
Yadira Sanchez is the Community School Manager at Valor Academy Elementary School (VAES), spearheading initiatives aimed at transforming the school into a vibrant community hub through enhanced family engagement, collaborative partnerships, and tailored support services.
Prior to joining VAES, Yadira played a pivotal role in transforming a public charter high school into a community school, establishing vital family resources and support programs. With over a decade in community outreach, including eight years with the City of Pasadena's Police Department Community Relations section, Yadira has a proven dedication to improving community well-being. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in psychology from California State University, Northridge.
Yadira believes in equality for all, regardless of socioeconomic status, and is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley near VAES, and her roots in the community inspire her work every day.