Celebrating  Our Own

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Davis School District is proud to highlight the work and story of Ana Sanchez, Office Manager at Davis Connect. For Sanchez, the most rewarding part of her role is the people she works with and the connections she’s built.
“There’s so much I love about my job, but the best part is the people I get to work with,” Sanchez said.

“I love the connections I’ve made and the way we support each other—it makes coming to work something I look forward to.”

Sanchez credits her parents for shaping her work ethic and values. They worked tirelessly to give her and her siblings opportunities for a better future. 

“Their example taught me to work hard, and help others whenever I can,” Sanchez said.

Her heritage also influences how she interacts with students, families and colleagues. 

“Growing up speaking Spanish first has made me really aware of how tough it can be for people who don’t speak English,” she said.

“I always try to be that person who helps, whether it’s interpreting, explaining or just being patient and kind.”

A moment from her own life reflects the values she carries into her work. 

“When I was in 9th grade, my mom needed to take the Utah food handler’s permit test, but it wasn’t available in Spanish,” Sanchez said.

“I translated the whole book for her and went with her to the test to interpret the questions. She didn’t want me to just give her the answers—she wanted to understand everything. And she got 100%!”

Sanchez hopes her work creates a sense of support and reliability for everyone she encounters—students, families and colleagues alike.

“I just want people to know that I’m here to help,” she said. “Even small things can make a big difference.”

Sanchez offers a simple but powerful message:

“Be yourself. Treat others the way you want to be treated, and always try to help. You never know what someone else is going through, so kindness really matters,” she said.

Ana Sanchez