She earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education with an ESOL endorsement from Berry College and began her career teaching third and first grade at a co-teaching, open-concept school in Texas. Later, she spent two years teaching fourth-grade ELA and science in Virginia. After moving home to Macon, she spent three years at Alexander II Math and Science Magnet School, first teaching fourth grade and then serving as the STEM science lab teacher.
For Sarah, the most rewarding part of teaching students with learning differences is the chance to change their perspective.
“Many students who face learning differences end up with a negative view of school,” she said. “I enjoy the opportunity to help change that view. Learning should be filled with wonder and excitement. I feel deeply that it should be that way for each and every child, no matter their differences.”
Sarah’s teaching philosophy comes down to two words: relationships and belief. She believes that students learn best from people they trust and connect with, so she works to build strong connections, both with her students and among them.
She also believes high expectations create high achievement, and she encourages her students to reach for the stars while walking alongside them every step of the way. Her classroom motto has always been "we can do hard things."
Born and raised in Macon, Sarah enjoys a wide range of hobbies, including reading, embroidery, baking, gardening, and spending time with her large extended family.
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