About Sandy
I grew up in Portland, Oregon, on the east side of the Willamette River. I fondly remember my purple bike with sting-ray handlebars, a banana seat, and a white wicker basket that I filled with books every week from the Multnomah County Library. I was also a Superman fan and defended him fiercely if anyone tried to tell me Spiderman was better.
After graduating from Stanford University where I majored in English and French Literature and met my husband, Jeff, I studied at U. C. Berkeley to become a teacher. I taught first, second, and third grades before retiring to stay home and raise my three wonderful sons: Chris, Matthew, and Peter. When they were finally just about grown, I settled down to write a children's book. It was harder than I ever imagined but at the same time exciting to bring plots and characters to life. I am a member of SCBWI and an online critique group, Write Away.
Our family has traveled to every continent and enjoyed many adventures together. When I saw first-hand how difficult life is for millions of children around the world, I got involved with World Vision, tackling poverty and oppression. Now I have the amazing privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for World Vision, U. S.
I live in Vancouver, Washington. When I'm not writing or volunteering, I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
After graduating from Stanford University where I majored in English and French Literature and met my husband, Jeff, I studied at U. C. Berkeley to become a teacher. I taught first, second, and third grades before retiring to stay home and raise my three wonderful sons: Chris, Matthew, and Peter. When they were finally just about grown, I settled down to write a children's book. It was harder than I ever imagined but at the same time exciting to bring plots and characters to life. I am a member of SCBWI and an online critique group, Write Away.
Our family has traveled to every continent and enjoyed many adventures together. When I saw first-hand how difficult life is for millions of children around the world, I got involved with World Vision, tackling poverty and oppression. Now I have the amazing privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for World Vision, U. S.
I live in Vancouver, Washington. When I'm not writing or volunteering, I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
