The daughter of a United States Army veteran, Sandra Lee, was born in Alabama and shortly after relocated to California. She grew up in Orange County and has spent the majority of her adult life living in the City of Cypress, where she and her husband bought their first home in 2003. Sandra is raising two children- one in high school and a 2nd grader at an elementary school in Cypress.

Sandra began her journey on the Cypress School District Board of Trustees eight years ago. Her priority remains ever present: that ALL students receive the best educational experience.

Sandra has always been in the trenches of education, beginning her career as an elementary school teacher almost 20 years ago. She possesses the knowledge, service, and experience thanks to the different roles that have molded her into a practical and compassionate leader. It is her mission that students enjoy their public schooling experience. Aligned with Cypress School District's mission statement, Sandra Lee believes that as a community of educators, "We inspire and empower every student, every moment, for every opportunity!"