Name of the Fangirl: Sandra
Fangirl’s Occupation: Special Education Teacher
What is her fangirl interest?
She loves Sci-Fi TV shows and movies. Her favorite movie is Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Her favorite TV shows include Lost, Earth: Final Conflict, Merlin and Grimm. She loves everything Star Wars and is an avid reader. Her favorite character is Darth Vader. She also enjoys Harry Potter and Hunger Games.
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this fangirl?
Sandra is a special education teacher who is passionate about her students and her work. Teachers in general are probably not acknowledged as much as they should be…but those who are teaching students with special needs, even moreso.
How does this fangirl express her fandom?
Sandra is a regular at Star Wars Weekends. She likes to cosplay. Everything is six degrees of Star Wars for her. Even her students reference Star Wars in their answers and statements. She loves to wear her Star Wars gear and tries to convert others to SW fandom.
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“You can describe parts of me, but who I am – and what I need – is something I have to find out myself.”
― Chinua Achebe
Oh, and “I find your lack of faith disturbing” – Darth Vader
What is her favorite fangirl item that she cannot live without?
Her blu ray/dvd collection, and her R2-D2 Mickey Mouse ears.
Where can we follow her online?