Lyons Sanchezconcha

Nonprofit Leader in Richmond, VA | Chair Emeritus of Virginia Latino Advisory Board | Lifelong Student

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

Today marks 5 months since I joined the Sacred Heart Center team, and I cannot quite put into words how amazing of a journey it has been.

If you feel moved to do so, I ask that you join me in making a donation to make a lasting impact and change lives!

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[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

I am thrilled to share that I will serve as the next Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Center. I welcome your support and partnership to best serve our community, and I feel grateful and hopeful for what lies ahead! https://t.co/dnZ6JuTGGy

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

I’m excited to announce my appointment to Leadership Metro Richmond’s Board of Directors! @LMRconnect

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

Thank you for serving, @SecCardona, and thank you for giving this educator the audacity to dream big. #SiSePuede

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

Thank you for your servant leadership!

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

Today I am signing off as the Secretary of Education, my dream job.

What I used to tell my students on the last day of school is that this isn’t goodbye, but rather a celebration of our time together.

This is the same, here are some things I’m celebrating today. 🧵1/6

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

This month I wrapped up 6 years of board service with the Virginia College Access Network.
I feel thankful that the board is more diverse and engaged now and I am thankful for those that believed in me to serve and lead.
VirginiaCAN will continue to expand college access far all!

[L. Louise Lucas @SenLouiseLucas]

I was so sad to learn of President Jimmy Carter’s death today. One of his accomplishments that really resonates with me was his founding of the Department of Education. President Carter understood our shared future depends on access to a good education for all Americans. RIP.

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

Great things happening at @GoFalconsHHS I’m very thankful for the wonderful team we have at HHS, for our amazing students and their families, and for RTD’s positive press!

https://t.co/z1NzP32atf

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

Great things are happening at RPS! This has been years in the making, and we’re not finished yet. We have such a great team and amazing students here. ¡Perseverando!

https://t.co/A8uJYhUj5b

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

I’m thankful for the opportunity to be a part of a first of its kind event in Richmond to uplift Latino stories and voices towards a common cause. ¡Si se puede!

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

This is so important! I have such awesome friends! Thank you @KeyrisNews & Freddy!

[Jason Kamras @JasonKamras]

More great news! ⁦@RPS_Schools⁩ is leading the way on reducing chronic absenteeism.

[Jason Kamras @JasonKamras]

MLK and Huguenot featured in this NATIONAL CBS piece. Huge kudos to Principal Dabney and Principal Massa for showing the country how we do it ⁦@RPS_Schools⁩! https://t.co/IPATeVGKi4

[Jason Kamras @JasonKamras]

There’s no one @RPS_Schools who better exemplifies what it means to #ServeWithLove than Officer Mayo! WATCH THIS VIDEO! So proud!

https://t.co/1d93Zk0WeQ

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

Today marks the end of my service on the Virginia Latino Advisory Board.

It’s been the honor of a lifetime to represent the Latino community of VA to two different Governors across the last 4 years & to chair the board for 2 years.

I hope to have served the Commonwealth well!

[Jason Kamras @JasonKamras]

Congratulations to the Huguenot HS Class of 2024! Don’t ever forget: We love you here ⁦@RPS_Schools⁩ and always will!

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

Our students wrote an Op-Ed, and I am so incredibly proud of them!

“We request that our local media outlets shift their paradigm from directing the public’s attention to our low points to highlighting and relishing our successes.”

RTD Commentary: Tragedy doesn’t define us.

[Jason Kamras @JasonKamras]

Read this right now! SO proud of our Huguenot HS students! ⁦@RPS_Schools⁩ https://t.co/Z4xeyCwJDf

[Lyons Sanchezconcha @lsanchezconcha]

This weekend I completed the National Principals Leadership Academy from the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS).

I’m grateful for the incredible experience and excited to share I’ll also be presenting at the ALAS Summit in Portland, Oregon this fall!

[URLeaders @URLeaders]

Stories shared, lessons learned w/Victoria Case Gochez (’22), Language Instruction Education & @lsanchezconcha (‘23), asst prin @RPS_Schools. A&S NEXT (Drs. E Ready, T Shields) @urichmond gathered students, educators, advocates to support success of multilingual students @urspcs

[Rep. Bobby Scott @BobbyScott]

Thank you to @VictoryElemPPS for inviting @SecCardona, @SenTimKaine, @AnneHolton, and me to discuss the importance of investing in school infrastructure.
 
When we invest in school infrastructure, we invest in the success and well-being of our students and school staff.