Sandy Zimmerman

Sandy has been overcoming obstacles and barriers her entire life. Despite an upbringing filled with poverty, abuse, time in foster care, countless injuries and tons of failure, she has completely defied the odds. Sandy went on to become a national judo champion, earn a full ride scholarship to play basketball at Gonzaga University, was a teacher and coach for 23 years, 2023 national teacher of the year, mother of 3 incredible kids, 8-time competitor on NBC's hit show American Ninja Warrior, and TEDX speaker.

Sandy has appeared on countless podcasts, talk shows, magazines, newspaper articles, and radio interviews over the years but being a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show has definitely been a highlight.

Sandy lives in Spokane, Washington with her husband, three kids and two dogs.

One of Sandy's favorite quotes is this one by Jackie Robinson, "A life is not important except in the impact it has on others' lives."