Sarah Russell
GEAR UP Internal Evaluator
Hometown: Fort Bragg, CA
Bio: Sarah has devoted her career to working for equity in education. She has worked primarily at Title I schools in Northern Nevada, including Hug High School, Innovations High School, and Pyramid Lake Jr./Sr. High School. She also worked as an Administrator at Douglas High School, where she oversaw CTE, Special Education, and World Languages. Sarah began her career where she grew up on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Literature from UC Santa Cruz. She has since earned a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership from National Univesity. Sarah has worked as an English Teacher, an ESL teacher (for which she became a Nationally Board Certified Teacher), a Dean of Students, an Implementation Specialist, an Assistant Principal, and a Principal.
Sarah moved with her husband, son (now 18), and daughter (now 20) to the Reno area 17 years ago. They enjoy hiking and backpacking. Sarah loves baking (especially bread) and reading.
Favorite Quote: “Excellence in education need not mean elitism, and equity need not mean mediocrity.” –Mary Jean Letendre
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