Coaching with Heart, Humanity & Mindfulness
Sara has been in the Education Field for more than 30 years. Their experience spans roles as an Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher, Head of School, Teacher Trainer, Instructional Coach, and Professional Development Designer and Facilitator.
As a dedicated LGBTQIA+ advocate, Sara has spent years guiding and partnering with educational institutions to evolve their curriculum, social-emotional environments, physical spaces, and policies — fostering deeper inclusivity and JEDI-minded practices within the educational community.
30+ Years Experience
Veteran Montessori educator with roles spanning Assistant Teacher to Head of School
Faculty Member
Center for Guided Montessori Studies & Duhovkha Teacher Education Program
Imagining, Inspiring and Implementing: Creating Brave Spaces of Belonging for LGBTQIA+ Folx — Montessori Event, 2024
Building A Gender Inclusive Classroom: From Understanding to Action — Montessori Event, 2022
AMS Credential
Early Childhood Montessori certification from West Side Montessori School
Keynote Speaker
Featured at AIMS Chicago, Denver, and multiple Montessori Events
Featured Speaking & Presentations
Sharing knowledge and advocacy at conferences nationwide
Love Who You Are: Exploring Gender Expansiveness in The Montessori Environment — AMI USA, 2023
Chair of the American Montessori Society LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
Leadership Experience
Founded Battery Park Montessori School and directed the Early Childhood Department of St. Augustine Public Montessori School. Sara has consulted for families, children, schools, and corporations internationally.