- November 22, 2024
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Sandra Shank served honorably in the U.S. Army. She was awarded the Marksmanship Badge with Rifle Bar and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge with Grenade Bar. Following her military service, Shank earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Florida International University and a master’s degree in urban education.
She formerly worked for the Miami-Dade County Public School system as a classroom teacher and assistant site administrator. In 2003, she co-founded Abundant Life Ministries-Hope House, Inc. The organization operates residential group homes for teen boys in need of a loving, nurturing, and supportive environment to call home. Under her leadership as chief executive officer, and with dedication and efforts of its board of directors, the operation has expanded with Phoenix Community Services, Phoenix Primary Care and Phoenix Crossings. This will include a 28-unit permanent supportive housing, scheduled to break ground this year in Flagler County, and has been approved as a Medicaid community behavioral health and primary care provider.
Shank is also the principal organizer of “A Christmas to Remember,” which for the last seven years has brought joy and gifts to Flagler County children who may not have received them otherwise. She is a realtor, a Rotarian and belongs to many other local civic organizations. Shank also serves as the vice chair of the Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulation Board.
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