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Leader, Equitable Learning Environments
Sarah believes that the heart of school improvement is found in supporting educators and families that support students; that quality education is part of a system; and that we must leverage existing strengths to elevate student and educator successes.
Sarah has led instructional improvements in a variety of settings within state, district, and school systems and her experience in developing and leading professional learning opportunities have all focused on best practices, student engagement, and equitable environments.
Education
- Specialization, The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning, University of Colorado, Boulder
- National Board Certification, Early Middle Childhood, Literacy
- Certification, Native American Studies, Montana State University
- M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Montana State University
- B.S., Elementary Education, Florida State University
My motto is...
I want children to grow up to be happy, healthy, productive adults.
When not at work, you can find me...
Looking for food, cooking food, eating food, or planning for meals.
If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be...
In a small town in Montana, or back home on the beach in Florida.
Blog Posts
Doing Right by Kids at the Intersection of Equity, Trauma-Informed Practice and SEL
Understanding how to integrate different approaches can go a long way toward helping students of color build a sense of belonging at school.
Identifying and Supporting Native Migratory Students
Accurate identification can help Native migratory students sustain important cultural practices while thriving in school.
Case Briefs
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Tribal Curriculum Development
Oregon Senate Bill 13 (Tribal History/Shared History) provided funding to all nine federally recognized Tribes in the state to develop their own Tribally specific curriculum.
Implementing Social and Emotional Learning Districtwide
We worked to expand the district’s current training efforts by organizing and facilitating a series of in-person meetings for district educators, families and community leaders in order to help educate and guide them.
Bringing Tribal History, Culture, and Contemporary Contributions into the Classroom
Education Northwest partnered with CCBUTI to develop a Tribal curriculum to enable students and educators in South Umpqua to learn about the Tribe, its history, its culture, and its continuing importance in the local community.
Events
Native Boarding Schools: The Lasting Impacts on Today's Native Students and Families
How do past boarding school practices and policies affect our Native students and families today? Learn from several educators in the Western region who are successfully partnering with our Native communities.