Hi, I'm Sarah.

I grew up in a suburb just outside of Memphis, Tennessee. What does that mean? It means hot, humid, and a strong opinion on barbecue sauce. I loved it, and I loved growing up there.

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My mom always loved animals, and she passed this gene onto me through care, attention, and an open heart. My early childhood was filled with baby bottles for orphaned squirrels, critter cage kintergartens for backyard tadpoles, and pitstop meals for strays halfway through Homeward Bound. Being able to see these creatures up close instilled in me a deep respect and love for all living things (yes, I'm even looking at you, bugs — we're getting there). Heck, I wanted to join them. My first reported career choice at age five was to be a cheetah. And I'll be honest, if given the choice, I'd take that job — I hear it has great benefits.

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I was homeschooled for first and second grade, which meant learning didn’t just happen at a desk — it happened inside, outside, and everywhere in between through play, curiosity, and attention. Exploring the world around me firsthand, I was filled with a furious curiosity that drove me to new interests and discoveries, and those early years shaped how I still learn, live, and play today: by exploring, observing, and asking questions.

My creative spirit drove me to all kinds of interests — from art and writing to fashion, food, and beyond. Getting to try so many things at a young age solidified in me a multi-disciplinary mindset that I still carry with me wherever I go. With so many passions pulling me in different directions, I eventually landed on design for three reasons: it allowed me to help people, it balanced the right and left halves of myself, and it allowed me to use all of my interests in the service of a solution — and to continue learning even more as I go.

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I was raised on PBS and Pajama Sam, and the design direction of utopian scholastics granted learning a sense of fun and adventure that I've held onto ever since. I loved the way edutainment sparked wonder in me — and I revel in the power it holds to make education of all kinds fun and engaging.

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Today, I frequently find myself feeling dizzy. Information flies by, our attention pulls in every direction, and the world marches forward at Mach 5 pace (and not even the cool one). As a transfer and a transplant, I am no stranger to orienting myself to new people and places. But as time goes on, it feels increasingly harder to find a sense of place in the world because of the lack we now have in multi-sensory experiences. Our lives have migrated online, and though the adoption promised increased connection, we feel more disconnected than ever before.

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