About Sarah 

I was born and raised in Austin, TX. I have been a Patton Pioneer in elementary, then went on to be a Clint Small cougar for middle school. Finally, I ended up as a little maroon puffball at Austin High School. 

I only moved away for my bachelor degree in art, with a minor in English, from Texas Lutheran University. During my sophomore year, I studied abroad at Harlaxton College in England, where I met my now husband.  That semester I travelled across England, and ventured into Germany, Wales, and Italy too. 

After graduating from TLU I worked at Petsmart as a full-time petcare assistant. During this time I acquired 2 cats, 1 lizard, 3 snakes, and 10 fish tanks. I worked on my teacher certification and eventually landed a job as a special education teacher assistant at Bowie High School. 

It was both the hardest, yet also, the most rewarding job I have ever worked. We tried to do the best we could for the students while consistently running low on staff and energy. 

Then COVID hit, and I began searching for teaching jobs as we finished the year.  In July of 2020 I was hired on at Manor Senior High School as an art teacher there. We were virtually into October when we move to hybrid learning. I had a great team of coworkers to support me. 

I spent two more years there, gaining new skills and becoming more confident as a teacher. My artwork improved as well. I became the head of fine arts for my campus during the last year too. I planned field trips and events, mainly for the art sector, but would support my colleagues events when I could. 

Now, I am currently working on my Master's of Science in Information Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, to become a school/public librarian.