May Mom of the Month: Sandra

Sandra & Syd

Hometown:  Norwalk CA

Education: BA in English and Film Studies from UCI and teaching credential from CSULA

Stroller Strides Member since: Oct. 2010

Members of your Family: Bob (husband) Sydney (daughter) Lollipop (dog)

Current/previous Career: General and Special Education Teacher

What was your childhood ambition? I think it was to become a child psychologist. I’m not sure I knew what it was, though.

What does motherhood mean to you? A beautiful person to watch grow up.

What is the furthest you have been from home? Australia

What has Stroller Strides done for you? It got me running, which still amazes me.

What is your favorite exercise in Stroller Strides?  Anything that makes me sore a couple days later is my favorite; it makes me feel like I accomplished something.

What other ways do you enjoy being active outside class? I miss hiking and rafting. Walking still fits into my current lifestyle.

What is your proudest moment? Meeting Syd.  She is my testament of faith, love, and tenacity.

What is something that you did that you hope your child does not do? Worry her mother.

What are three of your favorite things?  Weekends, travel, and sleeping in.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I like to sew my own Halloween costumes.

If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? I cheated and asked him.  First, he said “breasts” but he must mean before baby. He eventually went with “caring”.