Sandi is a third generation California native and grew up in the Playa del Rey area. She earned her BA and MA degrees from USC and taught for 38 years in Westchester. She was also a teacher and coordinator for special education in LAUSD. Sandi has two grown children and attends Journey of Faith Church in Manhattan Beach. Her main hobbies are sports, playing cards and socializing. Sandi is an energetic fundraiser and has been volunteering for the EKO for three years.