Innovative Special Education Services :: Supporting Minnesota Charter Schools

Meet Sandy Strand

Education:

Sandy’s educational experience includes completing coursework for her Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota.  Additionally, she holds a Master of Science degree and teacher licensure from the University of Wisconsin Stout in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and Evaluation.  She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in Communication Disorders and Theatre Arts, Performance.

Work Experience:

Sandy began her career as a Vocational Evaluator in the Twin Cities area where she developed the evaluation program including performing transition evalulations and mobile evaluations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin for Rehabilitation Services and Qualified Rehabilitation Counselors in workers compensation cases.  From there, she began teaching in the area of Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities and Autism, as well as working with students with neurological and biological disabilities.  Sandy served as a DCD Coordinator, district leader, and a Charter School Consultant in the area of DCD and Autism before becoming a Director of Special Education at Innovative Special Education Services of Minnesota.  Sandy has worked with charter schools throughout the state on special education programming, compliance, financial issues, and dispute resolution.  Sandy values her rich experience at ISES and the dedicated and unique people she works with daily throughout the state.

Personal Note:

Personally, Sandy is married and the mother of two wonderful children.  She enjoys reading mystery novels, snow shoeing, hiking, jogging, cooking, and spending time a the family cabin.  Given her passion for the theatre, she attempts to participate in the Woodbury Community Theatre whenever her life permits.  Sandy always has a song in her heart!