Sarah Vernier
About Me
I am a doctoral student at Webster University, in Saint Louis, Missouri. My program is Transformative Learning in the Global Community. My research interests include trauma training for teachers and trauma curriculum to meet the needs of young scholars dealing with transitional housing.
I started my career in education as a preschool assistant in Lawrence, KS while I was getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. After graduating, I became a full-time preschool teacher. During this time, I continued attending KU while working on my Masters in Education. After receiving my Masters, I taught Early Childhood Special Education for 9 years in Kansas City before moving back to Illinois where my family is. I am currently in my 4th year of teaching kindergarten with the St. Louis Public School District.
Achievements
St. Louis Public Schools 2022 District Kindergarten Educator of the Year
The University of Kansas Honor Roll
The University of Kansas, School of Education Schoalrship
Edward L. Meyen Scholarship
Amy Hoffman Tietze Scholarship
Trainings
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
Trauma Smart
LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool: Implementing Studies & Exploring Studies
Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)
Summit Professional Education: Preschoolers and Autism
Conscious Discipline
Project Construct