Sandra’s formal studies include a BA in Sociology & Fine Arts and ceramic studies with Marilyn Levine at the University of Regina SK. Canada. Her informal education has been informed by residing in Paris, France, as well as pivotal travels in Japan, Central America, New Zealand, and Europe, and residing part-time in the Yucatan of Mexico. Teaching of ceramics & design has included Concordia University, Portland, Oregon, University of Saskatchewan, and Sask. Institute of Applied Science & Technology. Sandra’s work is included in the 2020 Taiwan International Ceramic Biennale and the 2021/2022 Korean International Ceramic Biennale. Recently, she has completed a collaboration in the Yucatan, Mexico, with local Mayan potters entitled ‘Kukulkan’, which now resides in the MUREM Museum. In 2020, she was awarded 3DGold in FusionArts exposition ‘Colors’ and participated in their Palm Springs exhibition. In the fall of 2018, Sandra attended a Residency & collaborated on an installation titled ‘Departures- Examining A Paradigm Shift’ which examined migration in the Mediterranean in Saint Quentin la Poteri, France. In 2016, she was invited to collaborate internationally in New Zealand. In 2012, Sandra was commissioned to create a permanent sculpture in Saskatchewan’s Legislature in Regina entitled Multis E Gentibus Vires ( Strengths of Many Peoples).