About Us

Andrea Douglas-Hanford is the eldest daughter of Elizabeth. A retired educator and national presenter specializing in Behavior Intervention, Positive Behavior Support, and Classroom Management, Andrea has captivated audiences with her engaging and dynamic presentations. She credits her mother for passing down the gift of capturing attention and skillfully engaging both small and large groups.

She resides in South Florida with her husband, Tim, and their cantankerous cat, Happy.

The vision for Daughters of Elizabeth was born during a heartfelt conversation while Andrea was visiting her mother. The discussion was multifaceted, filled with love, and fueled by the hope of convincing their mother to spend the winter months in Florida.

During that conversation, Andrea made a promise:

"Whenever the day that no one wants to imagine nor discuss comes... we promise to ensure that your legacy, mission, and artwork continue to live—not only within us but in all of your favorite places as well."

Despite facing speech and mobility challenges due to ALS, Andrea remains steadfast in her faith, trusting God and embracing life with joy, laughter, art, music, and waterfront vacations. She cherishes time spent with family and friends and continues to utilize her gift for writing, bringing special projects and assignments to life.

Alongside her sisters, Vicki and Nanette, Andrea is fully committed to transforming Daughters of Elizabeth from a vision into a full-fledged reality.

💖 "Sharing Art from the ❤️"

Dr. Vicki Douglas Gaddy has the honor of being the middle daughter of Elizabeth. A lifelong educator and advocate for student success, Vicki recently retired from the School District of Palm Beach County after a distinguished career spanning both school-based and district-level roles.

She began her journey as a classroom teacher and Math Coach, later transitioning to the District Office, where she provided classroom management coaching and led impactful professional development presentations for educators. Committed to lifelong learning, Vicki returned to school and earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

In 2023, she retired as a Specialist for the Department of Alternative Education and Support Services, where she supported some of the district’s most unique and critical educational programs.

Vicki attributes her passion for style, color, reading, research, singing, and working with children to the powerful and creative influence of her mother, Elizabeth.

She is married to Terry Gaddy, a retired high school administrator. Together, they reside in South Florida, where they are the proud parents of Aschely and Denton, and the super ecstatic grandparents of their beloved grandson, Adrian.

Nanette Douglas is the youngest of the Daughters of Elizabeth siblings. Recently retired from the defense and aerospace industry, she has held Manager and Director roles in Facilities Design and Strategic Planning Operations.

Nanette credits her strong planning and implementation skills to her mother, who instilled in her a deep appreciation for organization and execution. Her design expertise and spatial development talents are a direct reflection of her mother’s artistic influence and her early years of formal art training.

She currently resides in Central Florida with her husband, Kendrick Sykes, and their beloved dog, Aero.

With a passion for honoring their mother’s legacy, Nanette, alongside her sisters Andrea and Vicki, is committed to transforming Daughters of Elizabeth into a lasting tribute of love, art, and inspiration.