Sandy's Story
Started judo at age six
Grew up in Spanaway, WA
At age 12 became a national judo champion

About

At age 12 became a national judo champion
Earned a full ride scholarship to play basketball at Gonzaga University
Teacher and coach for 23 years

First TEDx talk
Married Charlie Zimmerman in 1998
Mother of three amazing kids

Married Charlie Zimmerman in 1998
Mother of three amazing kids
Guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show

Sandy Zimmerman grew up in Spanaway, Washington. She received a full scholarship to play basketball at Gonzaga University. She married Charlie Zimmerman in 1998 and is a mother of three.

Earned a full ride scholarship to play basketball at Gonzaga University
Teacher and coach for 23 years
First mom to hit the buzzer on American Ninja Warrior

2x UNAA World Champion
Full time speaker, author, and coach
Inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame

Sandy currently works full time as a speaker, author, and coach. She previously worked as a teacher and coach for 23 years.

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