My Tlingit name is Tsootsun Tlaa; I am Tsimshian, Tlingit and Haida. My English

name is Sandy Churchill, born and raised in Wrangell, Alaska to Eddie Pat and  Ethel Churchill. I started ANS when I was 16.  I received the college scholarship when I was

17 going to Sheldon Jackson.   I helped with the conventions held in Wrangell at the

old gym, and during the 100^th ANS Anniversary I served as President. It was quite the undertaking after serving as Secretary and Vice President for several years. I have run

for Grand Secretary, Grand Second Vice and Grand First Vice President. Thank you for voting me in as your Grand First VP; it’s an honor to serve. My other job for the past

20 years is the Lead Teacher and Mentor Coach for Tlingit and Haida Head Start. I

have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and Family Services. My 3

adult children are Lacey, Justin and Joel. My beloved Jim recently passed away in September 2018 after 26 years together. We have three grandchildren, Gavin, Syler

and Finley.