Sandy has led an eclectic life in her locale, pursuits, interests and accomplishments. After receiving her BSc and BEd from the University of Western Ontario, she received a placement in Woodstock that won her a teaching excellence award. She was hired on at Forest Heights C.I. in Kitchener, and after completing her Honours Math Equivalent degree became their Assistant Head of Mathematics. Her other mathematical pursuits include being a longtime member of the executive of the GVMA, volunteering for the CEMC, and co-authoring two math textbooks and several student workbooks. In addition to her continuous mathematical involvement, Sandy is married with two children, with whom she enjoys athletics and the arts.
She has coached both volleyball and curling at FHCI and continues to volunteer in schools across the WRDSB, including Lexington Public School’s Science Fair Committee and sitting on the Parent Councils of both Bluevale Collegiate and Margaret Avenue Public School.