SANDY LANCASTER

Sandy (Rutledge) Lancaster (’65, ’67, ’91) worked in special education teaching and assessment positions in Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Utah over a 40-year career. Her strong belief in the importance of education has inspired her and husband, Jim, to give $20,000 toward the College of Education building renovation.

The donation will help support furnishing one of several private study/ collaboration rooms in the Education building, currently under renovation and scheduled for completion in 2016.

“I feel strongly that students should have a healthy place to study that is quiet and without distractions,” she said. “I was impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication of the college’s leadership in creating a safe, healthy learning environment for generations to come.”

Lancaster’s mother, Helen, instilled the fundamental value of education in her and her siblings. She and her three sisters all became teachers, two of whom attended UI. The Rutledge Family Scholarship Endowment was established in 2009 to honor their mother.

For information on supporting the College of Education, including the building renovation, please contact Director of Development, Marta McClintock at 208-885-7476 or martam@uidaho.edu.