Sarah Andrew receives 2016 Kay Thomas Pathfinder Award

March 23, 2016

University Relations

Sarah Andrew, manager of adult learning programs at the UAF Bristol Bay Campus, has received the 2016 Kay Thomas Pathfinder Award.

The award is presented annually by the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development to an individual who works tirelessly on behalf of rural and Alaska Native students. The award is named for Kay Thomas, a previous UAF staff member.

In addition to her work at the Bristol Bay Campus, Andrew serves on the Dillingham City School District School Board. About 80 percent of the district's students are Alaska Natives.

Andrew also advocates for parents and students who are navigating the special education and individualized education program processes within the school district. Additionally, she is an instructor in developmental education with the University of Alaska and works with numerous programs as instructor and advocate for students.

Andrew is also the chair of the UAF Bristol Bay Campus Family Literacy Project and a board member for the Alaska Disability Law Center.