Palin was born in Sandpoint , Idaho , the third of four children ( three daughters , one son ) of Sarah `` Sally '' ( née Sheeran ) , a school secretary , and Charles R. `` Chuck '' Heath , a science teacher and track and field coach .
Palin was born in Sandpoint , Idaho to Charles R. `` Chuck '' Heath , a science teacher and track and field coach , and Sarah `` Sally '' ( née Sheeran ) , a school secretary .