Sandra's Bio

Sandra FooteI am a Handwriting Examiner/Specialist.

I examine and compare disputed signatures, handwriting and anonymous notes in an effort to determine authorship or authenticity.

I can be a part of the Jury Selection process. This will help you to better understand the personalities on the jury so you will know what to expect for the reactions and thought processes of those you select.

My skill as a Handwriting Specialist will also help with job retention and less turnover in the work force.

I am knowledgeable in many areas concerning people and communication on a verbal and emotional level. I have presented to many groups that range in occupation and age, from professional to laborer and from junior high to senior citizen. These groups range in size from as little as 5 to over 100 in attendance.

As a Handwriting Specialist I help people understand the personalities they come in contact with in a beneficial way. I enjoy sharing my unique skills and knowledge with anyone willing to understand others and to find ways to work with them.

Sandra speaks nationally to her piers about her knowledge about Handwriting Analysis. She has been to Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Kansas. She spoke in Calgary Alberta, Canada, and Grand Rapids Michigan in October. She also spoke to the International group in Kansas City, KS during October, where she received her IGAS Graphoanalyst of the Year Award 2009.

Objective:

As a Handwriting Specialist to protect innocent parties from unscrupulous offenders. To also be in the process of Jury Selection to aid in the final outcome of a successful trial.

Articles have been written about me in the:

  • Superior Express
  • Hastings Tribune
  • Trade West newspapers
  • International Graphoanalysis Journal

Interviewed on:

  • KHAS-TV in Hastings, Nebraska
  • KCRS Clear Channel Radio in Midland, Texas (2003)
  • KSYZ 107.7 FM Grand Island, Nebraska, on January 23, 2006
    • I was expected to be on 1 hour and was on for 3 hours
  • Periodically featured on NTV Channel 13 since September 11, 2008.

Kansas Chapter of Handwriting Analysts (KIGAS):

  • Past President 2000 – 2001
  • Past President 2007 - 2008
  • Current President 2009 - 2011

International Graphoanalysis Society:

  • Member in good standing since 1989

21 Years as Handwriting Examiner/Specialist:

  • Giving presentations and classes
    • "8 Basic Steps"
  • Writing reports for personal insight
  • Individuals and compatibility reports
  • Personnel screening
  • Handwriting examination and stroke comparison

Education:

  • Graduated from Sehome High School, Bellingham WA
    • 1969
  • Distance Learning with the International Graphoanalysis Society
    • 1989 – 1990
  • Seminars with Kansas Chapter of Graphoanalysts
    • Continuing Education every 6 months
  • Participated in Court Cases evaluating handwriting of the defendants, plaintiffs and jurors
  • Attended and Completed 4 hours of training in Fundamentals of Questioned Handwriting and Document Examination, presented by Reed Hayes, CDE Honolulu Hawaii 2007
  • Studying under Royce Smith CGA, MIGA, FELOW, ACFE since 1993
  • Studying under Reed Hayes CDE (Course in Questioned Handwriting & Document Examination) since 2006
  • NADE Conference - 24 hours continuing education - May4-7, 2010
  • Certified Instructor for Nebraska Law Enforcement - October 8, 2010

Qualifications:

Since 1991, I have been actively, speaking and teaching handwriting analysis to those interested in the topic. I have written many reports on various personalities and how they are perceived by others and also to the writers themselves. I have also reported on the compatibility of individuals in personal relationships. I have been involved in helping police departments and attorneys with Stroke Comparisons of handwritings in question.

The International Graphoanalysis Society Certified since May 1991 as a Specialist and Handwriting Examiner

Associate Member NADE National Association of Document Examiners

Past Associate Member NALPI Nebraska Association of Licensed Investigators

Member AHAF American Handwriting Analysis Foundation

Member IGAS since 1989 International Graphoanalysis Society

20 years Practical Experience Educational, Analysis, Examination, Public Speaking