Meet the Teacher

     Hi! I am Sarai Maull: mother of three amazing girls, kindergarten teacher, author, adventurer... the list is endless. I have had the honor and privilege to teach with DoDEA for 31 years. My experience includes Pre-K through 2nd but my passion is KINDERGARTEN! 

     I was born in Salem, Missouri and moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina when I was nine. My father is a retired minister and my mother a retired Ft. Bragg teacher! (Fun Fact: Although I attended Cumberland County Schools, I grew up in the classrooms on Ft. Bragg.  I currently teach at Hampton Primary located at the former site of McNair Elementary; the school my mother taught at for over 30 years.) While living in Okinawa Japan, I finished with my BS in Psychology with a secondary focus in education from the University of Maryland University College. 

     My teaching philosophy is simple... Learning IS fun! Over eleven years ago I joined a team of teachers wanting to take the next step in education and became part of the opening staff of Kimberly Hampton Primary School. KHPS was the first DODEA 21st Century School. We implemented the Interrelated & Integrated or  "I & I" instructional model. Over these past years I have seized opportunities and taken risks for my students; Documenting the Final Flight of the Kiowa Helicopter, tandem jumping with the US Army Golden Knights, and many other adventures; some even resulting in co-authoring/editing several books with students, colleagues and soldiers. These have been the most amazing experiences of my life. 

My ultimate goal is to help students find their voice to write their story... because one day, someone will want to read it!