About Sarah

Bio

Sarah Connell Sanders is a teacher and freelance writer based out of Worcester, Massachusetts. Her work is dedicated to creating conversations around food, women, and education. After being disheartened by the lack of representation for women in local radio, Sarah began producing Pop It, a podcast and radio show dedicated to elevating women’s voices.

Sarah was a member of Leadership Worcester’s class of 2018; she was named “Worcester’s Best Columnist” in 2019 by Best of Worcester; and in 2020, she appeared on Worcester Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” list.

As a Worcester Public Library Foundation trustee, Sarah helped secure over $4.3 million for the renovation of the children’s room.

Sarah has contributed to Juxtapoz Magazine, School Arts Magazine, Edible Magazine, and Worcester Magazine. Her weekly lifestyle column appears in the Telegram and Gazette. In addition to writing, this is her 15th year as a Massachusetts public school teacher.


Degrees

Fordham University

B.A. English & Education

Boston College

M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction

Worcester State University

M. Ed. School Leadership & Administration

Licensure

Principal Gr. 5-8

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

School Librarian Gr. K-12

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

English Gr. 5-12

Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education