Name: Edee Sands
Age: 62
Title: Art Educator, Art Content Lead for AESD Art Teachers, EL Teacher
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 3 daughters
City you live in: Scottsdale
A typical day in my life includes…
waking up at 5 am to make coffee and cook dinner before breakfast. The driving to central Phoenix to work with amazing students, staff and administration, art clubs and leadership club. Walking and hot yoga if time permits.
I was born…
in Detroit, Michigan.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
sunsets, warm weather, no snow.
I’m listening to…
Pink Martini.
My family…
means everything to me.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my husband (politically correct answer).
One thing I cannot live without…
chocolate!
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
an art teacher.
I’m inspired by…
my school community, experiencing and learning about different cultures and Frida Kahlo.
The one person who motivates me is…
my husband and my three girls (so proud of all of them).
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
to eliminate hate, prejudice and intolerance.
The perfect day would be…
traveling to another country, visiting their museums, eating their food and wine, walking to explore the art in the community.
My first job was…
working as a sales associate selling clothes at Kay Baum in Birmingham, Michigan.
My favorite escape…
being in a hot yoga room.
My life…
is rewarding.
I’m currently working on…
crocheting squares for a yarn bombing tree at school.
Always…
be kind.
Never…
be mean.
Favorite Quote…
“Finish what you start.”
Biggest Dream…
to retire healthy and travel with my husband.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
smoking in public places.
