Meet the Assistant Principals

Yoely Alfano 

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Yoely Alfano joins Sheffield Elementary with a vast knowledge of bilingual education. Starting her educational career in Dallas ISD as a kindergarten bilingual teacher, her experience spans various instructional models such as Bilingual Mixed Age instruction for 1st and 2nd graders, Two Way Dual Language Mixed Age and 3rd grade students. Ms. Alfano furthered her educational career in Irving ISD where she served as the Literacy Intervention Specialist for newcomers and dual language students. While in Irving, Ms. Alfano also served as a New Teacher Mentor, PLC Coordinator for Literacy, and Vertical Writing and Reading Team Coordinator, K-12 MTSS Academic Lead and Coordinator, and District 504 Coordinator. Ms. Alfano has also served as an Assistant Principal at a Personalized Learning School in DISD and, most recently at McWhorter Elementary.

Ms. Alfano loves to travel home to Venezuela to be with her mom and sister, and to Miami to spend time with her father.

Sarah Sanchez

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My name is Sarah Sanchez, and I am thrilled to be returning to Sheffield! I have more than 20 years of experience in education and joined the CFBISD family in 2020. I previously served as Assistant Principal at Sheffield and have also had the opportunity to serve at Central and McWhorter Elementary.

I am excited to reconnect with the Sheffield community and look forward to building strong relationships with our students, families, and staff. By working together, I know we can create a supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Woman’s University, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and my Educational Administration certification from Stephen F. Austin State University.