Representative Sandra Pihos Biography

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Sandra M. Pihos

Representative Sandra M. Pihos's Biography

Full Name:	Sandra M. Pihos
Office:	State House (IL) - District 48, Republican
First Elected:	11/05/2002
Last Elected:	11/06/2012
Next Election:	2014

Gender:	Female
Family:	Husband: William; 4 Children: Andria, Peter, Deanna, Michael
Birth Date:	06/11/1946
Birth Place:	Pittsburgh, PA
Home City:	Glen Ellyn, IL
Religion:	Greek Orthodox

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MS, Education, Northern Illinois University, 1971
BA, Mount Union College, 1968

Representative, Illinois State House, 2003-present
Member, Glenbard Township District 87 School Board, 1993-present

Accountability & Administrative Review, Member
Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education, Member
Consumer Protection, Member
Elementary and Secondary Education, Member
Housing, Member
Legislative Audit, Member
Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development, Member
Tollway Oversight, Member

Member, DuPage County Workforce Development Board, 1997-present
Former Ranking Minority Member, Aging Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, Disability Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Vice-President, Pihos Enterprises, 1993-2000
Teacher, Glen Crest Junior High, 1989-1990, 1992-1994
Parent Council, Glen Crest Junior High, 1989-1990, 1992-1994
High School Guidance Counselor

Director, Women in Government, present
Founder/Volunteer, Michael's Place Literacy Center, 2000-present
Secretary, Partnership for Educational Progress Foundation, 1996-present
Trustee, Partnership for Educational Progress Foundation, 1993-present
Member, Holy Apostles Church Women's Organization, 1968-present
Executive Secretary, DuPage County Workforce Development Board, 2000-2001
Member, Citizens Advisory Council, 1989-1997
Secretary, Holy Apostles Church Women's Organization, 1990-1995
Secretary, Glen Ellyn Lifelong Learning Partnership, 1992-1994
Vice President, Citizens Advisory Council, 1992-1993
Member, Glenbard Enrollment Advisory Committee, 1991-1992
Member, Glen Ellyn Library Advisory Board, 1990-1992
President, Parkview Elementary School Parent/Teacher Association, 1985-1986
Board Member, DuPage Regional Leadership Council, American Cancer Society
Board Member, Family Shelter Service
Board Member, Giant Steps Illinois
Board Member, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Board Member, Partnership for Educational Progress Foundation
Former Co-chair, Conference of Women Legislators