During her 13 years in higher education, this Sandra has been involved in areas of research focused on literacy, clinical model preparation, and diversity. She is passionate about ensuring her graduates are globally minded. Sandra has developed an international partnership with a school in Jamaica where she travels with teacher candidates for an experience teaching in another culture. Her credentials include: Ed.D. Education Organizational Leadership: Effective School emphasis, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ; M.A. in Elementary Education, emphasis in science from University of Missouri St. Louis, MO; B.A. in Elementary Education from Graceland College, Lamoni, IA