People

I returned to the secondary classroom after 18 years working as a science education coordinator at a center for excellence, then over 10 years as an energy educator, and lastly a pre-service teacher educator. I have been an active member of state EE org. for 15 years, serving on board & past pres.

I am a Master's student at the University of Georgia, currently pursuing a Masters in Agricultural and Environmental Education.

Sandra was born and raised in the Bay Area and is a first-generation Guatemalan American. Her parents immigrated to the United States after the devastating Guatemalan earthquake of 1976. Having found a welcoming community of friends and family in the Bay, her family settled in to establish a home in San Mateo. Early adventures in life cemented her love for exploration; from local neighborhood parks and school field trips to visits to her home country and its rich beauty. Sandra currently works as a Park Ranger for the City of San Mateo and as the South Bay Program Coordinator for Latino Outdoors. Through her daily interactions with the public, she aims to communicate the importance of being empowered by taking responsibility for our choices and how we interact with the world. She loves exploring her home with its beautiful beach trails in Pacifica to dense redwood forests in the East Bay and beyond. Sandra hopes to share her love for nature with her growing family and create new exciting memories exploring what the Bay Area and the world have to offer!