About the Director
About the Director
Dr. Morales-Sánchez joined WVC in August 2025 as the Director of the Teaching and Learning
Center (TLC), bringing a background in higher education teaching, scholarship, and
leadership grounded in critical pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and student-centered
learning. She holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on Sociology
and Chicana/o Studies from Eastern Washington University and a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies
and Social Thought in Education from Washington State University. As a first-generation
college student, she benefited from programs such as CAMP and the Ronald E. McNair TRIO Scholars Program, experiences
that continue to shape her commitment to educational access, equity, and student success.
Prior to joining WVC, Dr. Morales-Sánchez was a tenured Associate Professor at The Evergreen State College, where she taught undergraduate and graduate courses addressing race, gender, migration, education, and Latinx studies, integrating critical pedagogy, community-based learning, and culturally responsive practices into her teaching. Her experiences also include collaborative teaching with incarcerated youth, international teaching and research in Oaxaca, Mexico, and scholarship focused on immigration, identity, and the educational experiences of Mexican-American and Latinx youth. Through her work at the TLC, she brings an interdisciplinary perspective and a deep commitment to fostering reflective teaching practices, supporting faculty development, and strengthening the connections between teaching, learning, and student success.
To learn more about Dr. Morales-Sánchez' story, read WVC's Spotlight on Dr. María Morales-Sánchez.