Sarah has six years of experience teaching in Elementary and Middle Special Education settings and holds degrees in Elementary & Special Education and Public Relations & Marketing from Northern Michigan University. She founded and led the local chapter of Little Bellas, a nonprofit dedicated to building confidence through getting more girls on bikes, for seven years, including three years on the national team as Marketing & Social Media Manager and Southeast Regional Program Support. Sarah also spent five years in Marketing and Communications within the cycling and outdoor industries, promoting events, fostering community, and increasing representation within the sports she loves. She believes a positive learning environment happens when all students can grow on trust, respect, and shared vulnerability. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking, yoga, and spending time with family.